Ariana Grande Slams Trump Administration for Using ‘We Can’t Be Friends’ in TikTok Video: ‘Your Truth Is False’
The pop star previously blasted the Trump administration in June for using "Bye" in a TikTok clip.
Ariana Grande has vehemently criticized the Trump administration for utilizing her music in a TikTok video promoting the president. The administration posted a video on August 20, set to Grande’s 2024 hit "We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)," with Trump walking towards a podium and lyrics from the song featuring her truth.
The caption on the post claimed that men cannot have babies and should not compete in women's sports. In response, Grande expressed her disapproval in the comment section, saying, "Never use my music again. Also, your truth is false." Fans also chimed in, asking if she was aware of the administration's continued use of her music.
This is not the first time Grande has spoken out against the Trump administration for using her music to promote its content; she previously denounced Trump's use of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency after it posted a video using her 2024 song "Bye." Grande has been an outspoken advocate for the anti-ICE movement, even sporting an "ICE Out" pin at the 2026 Golden Globes.
This year, Grande released her petal album, which topped the Billboard 200 with 295,000 equivalent album units in the United States. Currently, she is on a 10-show tour at London's O2 Arena as part of the Eternal Sunshine Tour.
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