Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has criticised the use of his song American Cars by US President Donald Trump’s administration, making it clear that he does not support the political use of his music, states The Hollywood Reporters.
The 29-year-old musician responded to a White House social media post featuring his song during an event in Michigan for autoworkers.
Kahan commented on the post, saying he would never approve of his music being used in support of Trump or his administration.
“Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” Kahan wrote.
His comment quickly gained thousands of likes from fans.
Kahan joins a long list of artists who have objected to Trump’s use of their music without permission.
Previous artists who have spoken out include Celine Dion, Katy Perry, Kesha and Tom Petty.
The statement comes during a major year for Kahan, who recently achieved his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with The Great Divide.
The album recorded the third biggest opening week for an album in 2026.
The Great Divide follows Kahan’s breakthrough album Stick Season, which transformed him from a club performer into a major touring artist.
He announced the new album in January and released the music video for its title track during a commercial break at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Less than a day after releasing the 17-track album, Kahan surprised fans with an expanded edition titled The Great Divide: The Last of the Bugs.
The extended version added four new songs — “Lighthouse”, “Staying Still”, “A Few of Our Own” and “Orbiter” — bringing the total track count to 21.
Kahan is currently performing on his sold-out Great Divide tour.
Earlier this month, he completed a four-night run at Boston’s Fenway Park and earned a place in the venue’s artist hall of fame.
