Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump, recently took the stage at one of his golf club events to sing the classic Tom Petty song I Won’t Back Down. The performance quickly made its way online, where it drew a wide range of reactions from viewers.
Videos from the event show Lara confidently performing the song for the crowd, with many in the audience cheering her on. The moment was part of a larger gathering at the golf club, which often serves as a venue for political and social events connected to the Trump family.
However, not everyone was impressed. On social media, some users jokingly apologized to the late Tom Petty, suggesting the performance didn’t do justice to the original. Others defended Lara, saying she was simply having fun and entertaining the crowd.
The choice of song also caught attention, as I Won’t Back Down has often been used as a statement of determination and resilience. Tom Petty’s estate has previously taken steps to limit the song’s political use, but it is not clear if any objections will be raised in this case.
The clip has added to the ongoing online chatter around the Trump family, showing once again how even a casual moment from one of their events can quickly turn into a viral talking point.