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  • Taylor Swift Humiliates Trump as Her Songs Are Removed from His Posts

    Taylor Swift Humiliates Trump as Her Songs Are Removed from His Posts

    Digital Phablet – It appears that Taylor Swift has put an end to Donald Trump’s use of her music after several of her songs were removed from Team Trump’s TikTok videos.

    The incident started when Trump’s team posted a clip showing the president and First Lady Melania Trump watching fireworks on July Fourth. The video was set to Swift’s song “August” from her 2020 album, Folklore. The caption included a direct mention of Swift, suggesting she would be “super excited” about her song’s use and tagging her account. Fans of Swift quickly responded, urging her to have her music removed from the political content.

    By Friday, the music was no longer featured in the TikTok post. Instead of the song, viewers saw a notice indicating the audio had been disabled. Swift has not publicly commented on the matter, nor have her representatives clarified how the removal was requested. However, the timing led many fans and media outlets to believe that the song was taken down due to copyright enforcement.

    The situation escalated beyond just “August.” Reports later confirmed that two more of Swift’s songs, “Father Figure” and “Opalite,” were also removed from TikTok videos connected to Trump’s team. “Father Figure” is from Swift’s 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl, and “Opalite” is also from the same album.

    This sequence of events has garnered considerable attention, especially given the history of political disagreements between Swift and Trump. The singer publicly criticized Trump during his first term and became more vocal about politics in subsequent years. During the 2024 presidential race, she endorsed Kamala Harris, posting her support shortly after her debate with Trump.

    Following these events, Trump criticized Swift on social media, claiming she wouldn’t benefit politically or commercially from opposing him. Their relationship grew even more complicated when Trump shared AI-generated images falsely depicting Swift and her fans as supporters of his campaign, despite her endorsement of Harris.

    In addition to her public stance, Swift has taken steps to better control her intellectual property. In April 2026, she filed trademark applications covering her voice and image, responding to concerns about artificial intelligence and unauthorized use of her likeness. Her official website also emphasizes that she and her companies hold rights to her name, image, and other proprietary materials, with procedures in place for addressing copyright violations.

    Ultimately, this TikTok dispute seems less about a public feud and more about maintaining control over how her music is used. While Swift has not directly issued legal threats, the removal of multiple songs from her catalog from political videos suggests a strategic move to safeguard her intellectual property and public image.

    For Swift’s fans, the removal of her music was celebrated as a victory, seen as a stand against her music being used to support political messaging she doesn’t endorse. This episode highlights ongoing tensions between artists, political campaigns, and copyright laws, illustrating the complexities of music rights in the digital age.

  • Trump appears drowsy during cabinet meeting

    Trump appears drowsy during cabinet meeting

    Donald Trump appears to doze off while sitting next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (right). — Reuters

    President Donald Trump faced renewed criticism after he seemed to struggle to stay awake during a televised cabinet meeting, just after claiming he was “more alert than I was 25 years ago.”

    This incident comes on the heels of his critique of recent reports in The New York Times, implying he has slowed down during his second term.

    He began the meeting by condemning the media for what he called unfair reporting and dismissing worries about his age and health. However, as cabinet officials provided detailed assessments of his policies, cameras captured the 79-year-old leader frequently closing his eyes for extended periods and pausing briefly while standing.

    The signs of fatigue became clearer as successive secretaries spoke. Footage depicted Trump with drooping eyes as officials from commerce, agriculture, and treasury delivered their comments.

    The most noticeable moments occurred when Secretary of State Marco Rubio was speaking from a seat beside the President, with a close camera shot emphasizing Trump’s prolonged stillness and apparent dozing.

    The White House denied that Trump had fallen asleep, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserting he was “attentively listening” during what she described as a “three-hour marathon meeting.” She praised the President’s engagement and mentioned he later answered questions from journalists.

    This marks the second time this month that Trump appeared visibly tired during an official event. Video from a November 6 Oval Office gathering showed him struggling to keep his eyes open for nearly 20 minutes. Those images went viral, reigniting discussions about his stamina.

    While brief moments of drowsiness are common in individuals of his age, these scenes carry political weight, especially considering Trump’s longstanding criticism of Joe Biden, whom he often mocks as “Sleepy Joe.” Trump has frequently criticized Biden for appearing exhausted in public and has previously stated that a president dozing off on camera is “unbecoming.”

  • Brazil Court Detains Bolsonaro Over Flight Risk Concerns

    Brazil Court Detains Bolsonaro Over Flight Risk Concerns

    Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was moved from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping while he appeals a conviction related to a failed coup attempt, according to the Supreme Court. The right-wing leader was sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting to prevent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the 2022 elections.

    Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing Bolsonaro’s trial, stated that his arrest was a preventative step because he is considered a “high flight risk,” and not a formal part of his sentence enforcement.

    Bolsonaro, who served as Brazil’s leader from 2019 to 2022, had been placed under house arrest in August. He was confined to a luxury condo in Brasília and monitored electronically. Moraes explained that a planned demonstration outside Bolsonaro’s residence, organized by his son Flavio Bolsonaro, could incite unrest and possibly facilitate his escape.

    Moraes also noted that there was a failed attempt to remove Bolsonaro’s ankle monitor just after midnight Saturday, indicating plans to escape amid the confusion of the rally. The judge pointed out the close proximity of Bolsonaro’s home to the U.S. embassy and mentioned that Bolsonaro had previously considered fleeing to the Argentine embassy to seek political asylum.

    Bolsonaro’s allies include former U.S. President Donald Trump, who labeled the trial a “witch hunt” and retaliated with tariffs and sanctions against Brazil.

    He was taken to a federal police facility in Brasília, where inmates undergo medical checks before transfer to prison. Bolsonaro was convicted in September for leading a criminal organization aiming to maintain authoritarian control, which included alleged plots to assassinate Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and judge Moraes.

    His incarceration is nearing a deadline, as an appeal last week was denied. His lawyers have announced plans to file additional appeals by Monday and requested that Bolsonaro serve his sentence under house arrest, citing health concerns and risks to his safety. They argued his health, already compromised by a stabbing in 2018 and multiple surgeries, deteriorates further with each hospital visit—Bolsonaro has been hospitalized three times since his house arrest, suffering from conditions such as gastritis, severe sleep apnea requiring a CPAP, and persistent hiccups that cause shortness of breath and fainting.

    In a comparison, Bolsonaro’s lawyers referenced that former President Fernando Collor de Mello was allowed to serve his nearly nine-year corruption sentence at home due to health issues.

    As the possibility of imprisonment approaches, Bolsonaro’s family has expressed concern over his health publicly. His son Flavio called supporters to rally for the country, while Bolsonaro’s wife, Michelle, wrote on Instagram, “I trust in God’s justice. Human justice, as we have seen, no longer holds. But I know the Lord will provide a way out.”

    A court hearing on Bolsonaro’s custody is scheduled to happen via video on Sunday, and Moraes ordered a doctor to be present with Bolsonaro at all times.