Trending Posts Share in thread The site claims to contain comments made by Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and daughter-in-law of former 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, about Canadian singer Celine Dion.
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This claim is false. According to USA Today, the claim was originally circulated on X (formerly Twitter) and shared by users posting satirical content. Lara Trump did not make the statement.
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Lara Trump blamed the “deep state” for the recent glitches that affected an Aug. 12 interview between former President Trump and Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk. The HillAccording to the outlet, Trump's son made the remarks during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
A post in the thread, which has over 20,000 likes at the time of writing, claims to feature Lara Trump's comments about Dion: “I don't care about a letter from Celine Dion because she's not American. I'll sing it myself. No one can stop this Titanic,” Lara Trump is quoted as saying. The post does not include any sources to back up the claim.
This claim is false and is not mentioned in any verified articles by Lara Trump. Social media accountThis claim is her Website Former President Trump also has not publicly commented on the allegations, telling the online show “The Right View.” Official websitehis verified Social media accountor his TRUTH Social Accounts.
In addition, Check Your Fact There is no reliable news coverage To back up the claim, the opposite is true. August 14th, USA Today The allegations are false, the outlet said. The allegations were originally circulated on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and were posted by users who share satirical content. (Related: Does this video show the recent pro-Trump rally in Tokyo?)
Additionally, Republican National Committee spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko told the outlet that the allegations were invalid and suggested Lara Trump “did not make the statements in question.”
This claim is statement Dion spoke out against former President Trump's use of her song “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme song to the film “Titanic,” at a recent campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana. NBC News.
“Today, Celine Dion's management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., were made aware of the unauthorized use of a video, recording, musical performance and likeness of Celine Dion singing 'My Heart Will Go On' at the Donald Trump/J.D. Vance campaign rally in Montana,” Dion's statement began.
“Such use is not authorized in any manner whatsoever and Celine Dion has not endorsed such or any similar use…. And is that really the song?” the outlet continued.
Today, Celine Dion's management team and record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized use of video footage, recordings, musical performances and likeness of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” in a Donald Trump/J.D. Vance campaign… pic.twitter.com/28CYLFvgER
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) August 10, 2024
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