During a recent rally in Montana, Donald Trump made headlines once again due to the choice of music blaring from the speakers just before he took the stage. The iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, famously from the Titanic movie soundtrack, was played at the event. This sparked a strong social media reaction, with many observers pointing out the irony of playing a song about a sinking ship at a political rally. Some even speculated if there was a deliberate attempt to troll Trump with the song choice, raising questions about the campaign’s rights to use the song publicly.
This is not the first time that Trump’s team has used Celine Dion’s hit song at a rally. Similar incidents occurred during a November 2020 rally and even at the infamous January 6, 2021 MAGA rally in Washington DC. The repeated use of this song has not gone unnoticed, with prominent figures such as Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines commenting on the irony of the situation. Additionally, it has raised concerns about copyright issues, as the rights to the song are owned by 20th Century Fox.
Apart from the controversial song choice, Trump’s speech at the rally included other questionable remarks. He was criticized for misgendering Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who had recently won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Furthermore, Trump also mocked overweight Democrat Senator John Tester during his speech. These incidents add to a long list of controversies surrounding Trump and his campaign, including complaints from French musician Woodkid about unauthorized use of his music in a campaign video.
Woodkid, a proud LGBT+ musician, voiced his frustration over Trump using his song “Run Boy Run” in a campaign video without seeking permission. The musician highlighted the irony of his LGBT+ anthem being used in a campaign that does not align with his values. Despite previous complaints, the video featuring Woodkid’s music was re-released by the Trump campaign, sparking further outrage and raising questions about intellectual property rights in political campaigns.
Donald Trump’s recent rally in Montana once again stirred controversy, this time due to the choice of music played before his speech. The repeated use of Celine Dion’s hit song from Titanic, along with other controversial moments during the event, has led to a strong social media reaction and renewed discussions about copyright issues and ethical practices in political campaigning.