In a joint statement issued to the Associated Press, the estate of the late singer Sinéad O'Connor, along with Chrysalis Records, demanded that former President Donald Trump immediately cease using O'Connor's music during his political rallies. The statement highlighted O'Connor's dedication to a moral code defined by honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency towards others.

The outrage stemmed from Donald Trump's usage of O'Connor's iconic performance of her hit song "Nothing Compares 2 U" without permission at various rallies. The estate expressed that O'Connor, who passed away in July 2023 at the age of 56 due to natural causes, would have been disgusted, hurt, and insulted to have her work misrepresented by someone she had referred to as a "biblical devil."

As the guardians of Sinéad O'Connor's legacy, the estate and Chrysalis Records issued a formal cease-and-desist letter to Trump, demanding an immediate halt to the unauthorized use of her music. It is not the first time that artists have taken such a step, as a number of musicians have previously requested Trump to refrain from using their songs during his events.

O'Connor, known for her outspoken criticism of Trump, had referred to him as the "biblical devil" and even claimed that she believed he was a Satanist. Her estate highlighted her strong convictions, recalling a 2020 interview with Hot Press, where she expressed her belief that Trump was not just pursuing political gain but genuinely aligned with sinister forces.

This development adds Sinéad O'Connor's estate to the growing list of musicians who have taken action against Trump's unauthorized use of their music. Pharrell Williams started off by requesting Trump to stop using his song "Happy" in 2018, followed by Tom Petty's family condemning him for playing "I Won't Back Down" at a 2020 rally. Other artists who have banned Trump from using their music include Adele, Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, Neil Young, Rihanna, Ozzy Osbourne, and Johnny Marr from the Smiths.

The issue of using copyrighted music without permission has garnered attention in recent years, prompting artists to exercise their rights and protect their creative work. Trump's campaign rallies have become a focal point for this matter, leading to a series of legal actions and demands from prominent musicians.

As the controversy surrounding the unauthorized use of music at political events continues, it remains to be seen how Donald Trump and his associates will respond to the cease-and-desist letter from Sinéad O'Connor's estate and Chrysalis Records.