Celine Dion slams Donald Trump and JD Vance for using her song at rally without permission

Celine Dion is criticizing Donald Trump and JD Vance for playing one of her hit songs at a campaign event without her consent.

After Trump played “My Heart Will Go On” at his rally in Montana on Friday, Dion’s management issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, denouncing his use of the song to back his political campaign.

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“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,” the post reads.

“In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use. …And really, THAT song?” Dion’s team closed.

A social media user noted that Trump also featured “Without You” by Harry Nilsson, “Mercy, Mercy Me” by Marvin Gaye, Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” and various Elvis songs, among others.

Although Trump has used Dion’s song at past political events, showing a video of Dion performing the “Titanic” hit at Friday’s rally might lead to legal issues for the Republican candidate and his running mate, according to Variety.

This news follows Dion’s successful return to the stage while she continues to fight against stiff person syndrome, a rare and progressive neurological condition.

After months of anticipation, the “Because You Loved Me” singer, who revealed her diagnosis in December 2022, capped off the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in July by performing “Hymne A L’Amour” by Édith Piaf atop the Eiffel Tower.