Donald Trump's team used TikTok to openly bait Taylor Swift's persona and conduct outreach efforts.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Taylor Swift →

  American singer-songwriter (born 1989)

  • A publisher is preparing a biography of Taylor Swift, following an interview with various musical artists.Sun 20:39
  • Taylor Swift releases exclusive content on the streaming service Disney+ and hosts a documentary and concert film.Sun 19:42
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13

Related events

• Donald Trump's account used Taylor Swift's promotional imagery while the White House made claims about border releases.Thu 12:11
• Ariana Grande used TikTok to issue a public protest against the administration, while Reuters reported on political friction between Trump and artists.Jun 14