In a joint statement from the estate of Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor and Chrysalis Records, representatives expressed their outrage at Republican presidential favorite Donald Trump for playing O'Connor's iconic song "Nothing Compares 2 U" at his political rallies. The estate demanded that Trump immediately cease using her music, stating that O'Connor would have been "disgusted, hurt, and insulted" by this misrepresentation.

The statement emphasized that throughout her life, Sinéad O'Connor exemplified a moral code rooted in honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency towards others. The estate expressed disappointment at learning that Trump had been using O'Connor's performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" as a political rally anthem, referencing O'Connor's previous characterization of Trump as a "biblical devil."

As the guardians of O'Connor's legacy, the estate vehemently demanded that Donald Trump and his associates stop using her music without delay. The statement added that it was no exaggeration to say that Sinéad O'Connor would have found the misrepresentation of her work deeply offensive and would have rejected the association with someone she regarded with such disdain.

This is not the first time artists have spoken out against Trump's use of their music at political events. Prominent musicians such as Adele, Aerosmith, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Tom Petty, the estate of Prince, and the Village People have all objected to their songs being played at Trump's rallies.

Among these artists, The Smiths' guitarist Johnny Marr also criticized Trump earlier this year for using the band's 1984 tune "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want" without their permission.

The controversy surrounding Trump's use of copyrighted music at his political rallies has sparked a broader conversation about the ethics and legality of such practices. As artists continue to assert their rights and express their disapproval, this issue raises questions about the intersection of music and politics.

The estate of Sinéad O'Connor and Chrysalis Records join the growing chorus of musicians demanding respect for their intellectual property and expressing their opposition to the unauthorized use of their music for political purposes.