The White Stripes, the iconic rock duo consisting of Jack and Meg White, have taken legal action against former President Donald Trump and his campaign for unauthorized use of their hit song 'Seven Nation Army.' The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York, accuses Trump of copyright infringement and 'flagrant misappropriation' of the 2003 song.
In their complaint, the Whites express strong opposition to Trump's policies and actions, both during his presidency and in his bid for re-election. They emphasize that the song was used without their knowledge or consent, prompting them to seek judicial recourse to hold the defendants accountable.
This legal action comes after a video shared on social media showed Trump boarding a plane with 'Seven Nation Army' playing in the background. Despite pre-litigation efforts to resolve the matter, the defendants allegedly ignored the Whites' concerns, leading to the lawsuit.
The White Stripes join a growing list of artists who have objected to Trump using their music for his campaign, including Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, and ABBA. Notably, they are the only living artists to file a lawsuit against Trump in 2024, with the estate of soul singer Isaac Hayes also taking legal action for copyright infringement.
This case highlights the ongoing issue of unauthorized use of music in political campaigns and the importance of artists' rights to control the use of their work. As the legal proceedings unfold, the outcome of this lawsuit could have broader implications for how political campaigns engage with music in the future.
