Donald Trump’s rally in Montana caused a stir on social media when Celine Dion’s iconic song, ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from Titanic, was played before the president took the stage. Many observers noted the irony of playing a song about a sinking ship at a political event, with some even speculating whether it was a deliberate trolling move by someone from Kamala Harris’s camp.
The use of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at Trump rallies raises questions about the campaign’s rights to use the song publicly, as the rights are owned by 20th Century Fox. It remains to be seen whether Dion’s representatives will comment on the matter, as this is not the first time the song has been used at a Trump event.
In the past, ‘My Heart Will Go On’ was played at a Trump rally in November 2020 and also appeared on the playlist for the infamous January 6, 2021 MAGA rally in Washington DC that preceded the storming of the Capitol. Other controversial moments at the rally included Trump misgendering an Algerian boxer and mocking a Democrat Senator.
In addition to the song choice, Trump has faced criticism for using music without permission in campaign videos. French musician Woodkid previously complained about his song being used in a Trump video, stating that he never gave permission for his music to be used in a political context. This incident adds to the ongoing debate about artists’ rights and political campaigns using their music without consent.
Overall, the choice of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at Trump rallies has sparked discussions on social media and raised legal and ethical concerns about the use of copyrighted music in political events. The controversy surrounding the song adds another layer to the already tumultuous atmosphere of Trump’s rallies.