The White Stripes have taken legal action against former President Donald Trump, filing a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan. The band alleges that Trump used their hit song 'Seven Nation Army' without permission in a video posted on social media. The lawsuit specifically accuses Trump and his presidential campaign of copyright infringement for featuring the song's distinctive opening riff in a video showing Trump boarding a plane for campaign events in Michigan and Wisconsin.
In addition to the copyright infringement claim, the band has expressed strong opposition to Trump's policies and actions during his presidency and those he has proposed for a potential second term. This sentiment was cited as another reason for objecting to the unauthorized use of their music in association with Trump.
This legal action is not the first instance of musicians challenging Trump over the unauthorized use of their songs at his rallies. Recently, a federal judge in Atlanta ruled in favor of the estate of Isaac Hayes Jr., ordering Trump and his campaign to cease using the song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at their events.
As of now, the Trump campaign has not responded to the lawsuit filed by The White Stripes. The legal dispute underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the use of music in political campaigns and the importance of obtaining proper permissions and licenses for such purposes.
