# RIAA CEO on Music, AI and Trump

> RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is bipartisan, AI deepfakes need protection, and the NO FAKES Act could pass in 2026.
- Title: RIAA CEO on Music, AI and Trump · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is bipartisan, AI deepfakes need protection, and the NO FAKES Act could pass in 2026. RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is…
- Keywords: mitch glazier, riaa, no fakes act, ai deepfakes, trump, midterms, unanimous consent, copyright protection, congress, house, senate, republican
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/riaa-ceo-midterms-ai-deepfakes-trump-botr
- Author: Kristin Robinson
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:05:58+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: mitch glazier, riaa, no fakes act, ai deepfakes, trump, midterms, unanimous consent, copyright protection, congress, house, senate, republican
## Event
Mitch Glazier speaks during the signing of the ELVIS Act to Protect Voice & Likeness in Age of AI event at Robert’s Western World on March 21, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
## Music's Bipartisan Appeal
Glazier says everyone loves music and asks congress members about their wedding dance songs to build rapport.
## NO FAKES Act Push
The NO FAKES Act, a bill guarding against unauthorized deepfakes, has been reintroduced to Congress for years with growing support.
## Senate Vote on NO FAKES
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) took the bill to the Senate floor for a vote, but Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) opposed it.
## 2026 Timeline
Glazier believes the NO FAKES Act could get unanimous consent in the lame duck period of 2026.
## Music as a Unifier
Glazier says politics and entertainment are dinner table topics, with families fighting over both at Thanksgiving.
## Bipartisan Music
Glazier says music is a very bipartisan issue, with Republicans supporting property rights and Democrats caring about workers.
## AI vs. Napster
Glazier compares AI deepfakes to Napster, saying fans support music and are leery of AI replacing human creativity.
## Napster Era
The RIAA sent pre-litigation settlement letters to users, leading to lawsuits and losing half the industry.
## NO FAKES Definition
The NO FAKES Act defines digital replicas as highly realistic computer-generated clones of voices or likenesses.
## Coalition Building
The RIAA built a coalition with unions, artist groups, the motion picture industry, and AI companies to support the NO FAKES Act.
## Timeline for Passage
Glazier says the NO FAKES Act could pass in the current Congress with unanimous consent if last issues are resolved.
## Critical Elections
Glazier says losing Sen. Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee could impact music policy in the November elections.
## Trump's Music
Trump loves music and shows his Spotify playlist to people, unlike Obama who published his playlist.
## AI Deepfakes
Glazier says 92% of people are leery of AI replacing human creativity in music.
## What Happens Next
The NO FAKES Act could pass with unanimous consent in 2026 if coalition issues are resolved.
## Key takeaway

RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is a very bipartisan issue and the NO FAKES Act could pass with unanimous consent in 2026.