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The claim: Posts claim that Donald Trump posted to ban the Canadian band Rush's music in the United States.

FalseTrade, Misinformation
Where this comes from

It's natural to wonder about trade tensions and what restrictions might affect Canadian artists and cultural exports during times of political disagreement.

The bigger picture

AFP Fact Check found this to be a fake post. The claim spread during trade war discussions, but Trump did not actually post such a message about banning Rush's music.

Checked by AFP Fact Check (“False”) · 2026

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