The Social Media Fallout from Trump’s Rally Performance of Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’

Donald Trump’s recent rally in Montana has stirred up a strong social media reaction due to the choice of music played before he took the stage. Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ famously known as the Oscar-winning song from Titanic, was blared out from the speakers. Many observers pointed out the irony of playing an ode to a sinking ship at a political event. The question of whether the Trump campaign has the rights to use the song publicly, which is owned by 20th Century Fox, has also been raised.

Previous Usage of the Song

This isn’t the first time that Donald Trump’s team has used Celine Dion’s hit song from Titanic at one of his rallies. It was previously played during a rally on November 1, 2020, as well as in a June 2021 event in North Carolina. The song even made it onto the playlist for the January 6, 2021 MAGA rally in Washington DC, which occurred just before the storming of the Capitol. The recurring use of the song has raised eyebrows and garnered attention for its controversial nature.

Controversial Moments at the Rally

In addition to the song choice, Trump’s speech at the rally included controversial moments such as misgendering Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who had recently won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Furthermore, Trump also took the opportunity to mock overweight Democratic Senator John Tester. These statements added fuel to the fire of the already contentious event. The rally also sparked complaints from French musician Woodkid, who accused Trump of using his track in a campaign video without seeking permission. Woodkid expressed his frustration on social media, emphasizing the importance of obtaining permission for the use of his music.

The social media fallout from Trump’s rally performance of Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ has been significant. The choice of song, along with the controversial moments during the event, has drawn criticism and attention from both supporters and critics of the former president. It remains to be seen how the Trump campaign will address these issues moving forward and whether they will continue to face backlash for their music choices and actions at future events.