A resurfaced clip of Lara Trump dancing in a new music video has set off another round of online ridicule, with viewers piling on as the footage spread across social media. Trump, 43, appears in the video alongside Egyptian actor and singer Mohamed Ramadan, and the two are seen dancing and singing while filming on a golf course tied to her father-in-law, President Donald Trump. The clip was shared again after earlier snippets circulated, and the timing helped turn it into a fresh viral moment. The collaboration also reignited criticism that has followed Trump since she began releasing music.
The video is connected to a conservative music push called Make Music Right, which is framed as an effort to shape culture through entertainment. The initiative has described itself in sweeping terms, saying, “Our Vision is to build a movement that educates Americans on music’s role in shaping perspectives and to promote a music culture that upholds traditional values and elevates American society.” That positioning only amplified the attention because the footage itself reads like a glossy pop shoot rather than a sober civic campaign. For many viewers, the contrast between the stated mission and the performance became part of the joke. The clip’s spread across platforms also made it easy for criticism to snowball.
The song connected to the filming is titled “Sah-Sah,” and it was slated for release on January 23, 2026. Posts promoting the track helped keep the conversation going as people debated whether the pairing made sense musically, culturally, or politically. Ramadan has a massive fan base and a long track record as a hitmaker in the Middle East, which made the crossover feel even more unexpected. Trump’s appearance, meanwhile, drew the kind of scrutiny that tends to follow anyone in the Trump orbit, especially when the content is meant to be playful. What might have been a standard behind-the-scenes teaser turned into a magnet for mockery.
A big reason the backlash landed so hard is that Trump’s music has already been a frequent punchline online. In 2023, her cover of Tom Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’ drew widespread criticism and became an easy target for comedians. During the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, ‘Saturday Night Live’ comedian Colin Jost delivered one of the most quoted lines about her venture, saying, “She recently released a cover of the song, “I Won’t Back Down.” Upon hearing it, Tom Petty died again.” He followed it with another sharp jab, adding, “I can’t believe I’m saying this to a member of the Trump family, but maybe stick to politics?” Those jokes have lingered in public memory and they often resurface whenever a new clip appears.
I didn’t think there could be anything worse than Lara Trump singing… but I was wrong. pic.twitter.com/0VJ4t0yqbp
— Political Punk (@actingliketommy) January 17, 2026
Trump later collaborated with rapper French Montana on a track called “No Days Off,” and the critical response only added to her reputation as a polarizing musical figure. One write-up summed up the song with a brutal line, calling it “A masterclass in insipid vocal fry pop slop,” while also describing the single as “atrocious.” That kind of language tends to stick, and it has shaped how new material is received before most people even press play. When audiences already expect heavy autotune and awkward staging, a dance clip can become a lightning rod in minutes. The reaction to the new footage suggests many viewers are watching less for the music and more for the spectacle.
Despite the ridicule, Trump has signaled she plans to keep going, framing her releases as part of a broader entertainment lane she wants to occupy. She has teased a larger project titled ‘Just Lara’ and has mentioned guest appearances from names like French Montana, Ray J, and Vanilla Ice. Each announcement has attracted a mix of curiosity, mockery, and disbelief, which can still translate into attention and clicks. That attention, positive or negative, is often the currency that fuels internet fame. In today’s algorithm-driven culture, a wave of jokes can function like free marketing.
The new clip also highlights how modern celebrity reacts to politics, even when the content is not explicitly political. Lara Trump is not just a performer trying to break into pop, she is also a recognizable media figure with a political identity attached. Ramadan, meanwhile, is a major international star, so the pairing inevitably draws a global audience with very different expectations. Put those worlds together on a Trump-branded golf course and it becomes an irresistible story, even for people who do not care about the song itself. The internet rarely resists a crossover that feels improbable.
It also helps to understand some basics about how pop music is produced and why certain performances trigger strong reactions. Autotune is a pitch-correction effect that can be used subtly to polish vocals or heavily as a stylistic choice, and its overuse can become a focal point for criticism. Music videos are typically shot with multiple takes and choreographed sequences, which can still look awkward if the performer is stiff or the concept is unclear. Viral clips often remove context and reduce a full production to a few seconds that viewers judge instantly. That dynamic makes it harder for any artist to control the narrative once a snippet takes off.
Another piece of context is that Tom Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’ is widely seen as an anthem of resilience, which is one reason Trump’s cover was judged so harshly by skeptics. When a well-known song carries emotional weight for fans, a cover can be interpreted as tribute or as overreach depending on execution. In the same way, international collaborations can be celebrated as cultural exchange or mocked as opportunistic branding, sometimes simultaneously. Pop culture thrives on these tensions because they create arguments people want to join. And once a debate forms, it can keep a song in the conversation far longer than a typical release cycle.
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