Pop icon Taylor Swift has reportedly filed a $200 million lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his administration, escalating their long-running feud to a new level. The Eras Tour performer allegedly took legal action after her music was used in a viral White House TikTok video without her consent.
According to usamidia, the official White House social media team posted a video featuring Trump, Vice President JD Vance, their wives, and members of the U.S. military, set to Swift’s haunting track “The Fate of Ophelia.”
The post, which was intended to highlight a patriotic message, quickly drew backlash from Swift’s fanbase — the Swifties — who accused the administration of hypocrisy and copyright violation.
Swifties slam Trump for using her music
Fans were quick to flood social media with outrage, pointing out the irony of Trump’s team using music from an artist he has repeatedly criticized.
One fan wrote, “MAGA is so desperate to seem mainstream that they’re using the music of the woman they’ve been publicly attacking since the 2010s.”
Another noted, “I’m sure he wishes she would sue to start the conflict he’s been wanting to have with her. He lives for it.”
The backlash intensified when users resurfaced Trump’s Truth Social post where he bluntly declared, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” — a comment that reignited public tension between the two.
Legal trouble over unauthorized use
Reports suggest that Swift’s legal team has accused the Trump administration of unauthorized commercial use of her copyrighted work for political promotion, an act that could fall under federal copyright infringement laws.
If the $200 million lawsuit proceeds, it could mark one of the most high-profile entertainment lawsuits of the year, with massive implications for political use of artists’ music.
A feud years in the making
The tension between the Anti-Hero hitmaker and the former president dates back over a decade. Swift has openly spoken about her political stance, endorsing Democratic candidates and advocating for women’s rights — positions that have frequently clashed with Trump’s agenda.
Meanwhile, Trump has made no secret of his disdain for Swift’s influence, especially following her record-breaking success with the Eras Tour and The Tortured Poets Department.
What’s next for Taylor Swift and Trump
While neither party has issued an official statement about the lawsuit, the situation has already sparked widespread online debate. Legal experts note that if Swift’s team can prove that her song was used without licensing or written consent, the damages could be substantial.
For now, fans await confirmation from Swift’s representatives — but one thing is clear: the Swift-Trump feud has reached a level no one saw coming.
