Beyoncé isn’t too pleased with the Trump campaign for using her song. Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Donald Trump, posted a video on his X account showing Trump disembarking a plane, set to Beyoncé’s “Freedom” from her Lemonade album.
The post, captioned “Touchdown in Michigan!! @realDonaldTrump,” quickly drew attention, as the song, featuring Kendrick Lamar, has been prominently used by Democratic nominee Kamala Harris at various campaign events.
Beyoncé, 42, has not publicly commented on the Trump campaign’s use of her song “Freedom,” but Rolling Stone reported that her team may issue a cease-and-desist as the campaign did not have permission to use the track.
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PEOPLE has sought a response from Beyoncé’s representative. Trump’s campaign has since deleted the video using the song.
Beyoncé has shown support for the Democratic Party through performances and social media, including her 2013 national anthem performance at Barack Obama’s inauguration and a 2020 voter encouragement post for Joe Biden.
Harris has however received an official endorsement from Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles. The fashion designer, 70, posted a photo next to Harris in late July on Instagram, writing, “New, Youthful, Sharp, energy !!!! You asked for it and our President Biden did what was best for the country! Putting personal Ego, power, and fame aside. That is the definition of a great leader. Thank you, President Biden, for your service and your leadership. Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Let’s Go ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #kamala2024.”
Earlier this month, Céline Dion criticized the Trump campaign for using her 1997 hit “My Heart Will Go On” at a rally in Montana.
“Today, Celine Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at a Donald Trump / JD Vance campaign rally in Montana,” a statement shared on the performer’s social media accounts read.
“In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. …And really, THAT song?” the statement continued, referencing its original use in the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic.
