Jack White Joins Musicians Threatening Legal Action Against Trump Campaign for Unauthorized Use of Music

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Politics
29/08/2024 23h13

Musician Jack White is the latest artist to express anger and frustration over the unauthorized use of his music by the Trump campaign in promotional posts. Taking to Instagram, White uploaded a screen recording of a now-deleted video posted by Donald J. Trump's Deputy Director of Communications Margo Martin. The video featured the Republican nominee walking to the tune of The White Stripes' hit song, "Seven Nation Army."

In his Instagram post, White made it clear that he intends to take legal action against the Trump campaign. "Don't even think about using my music, you fascists," he wrote, adding that his lawyers will be filing a lawsuit, joining "your five thousand others." White also directed a message to Margo Martin, saying, "Have a great day at work today," with a touch of sarcasm.

However, the musician didn't stop there. Expressing his disapproval of Trump's alleged insult to the nation's veterans at Arlington, White criticized the Republican nominee further. Referring to an alleged incident during former President Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, White condemned the actions of his staff, accusing them of breaking the site's unauthorized photography rule. While the details of the incident were not revealed, White expressed his belief that these actions should cost Trump the support of military families.

Jack White is not the only musician taking a stand against the unauthorized use of their music in Trump's campaigning. Universal Music recently issued an official legal notice to the Trump campaign for the unauthorized usage of ABBA songs. Celine Dion and Foo Fighters have also publicly declined the playing of their songs, "My Heart Will Go On" and "My Hero," respectively, at campaign rallies for the 2024 presidential election.

As the list of musicians grows who have expressed displeasure with the Trump campaign's use of their music, it raises questions about the legality of such usage without explicit permission. It remains to be seen how these legal battles will play out and if they will affect future political campaigns' practices regarding music rights.

In the meantime, musicians like Jack White are making it clear that they will not stand idly by while their music is associated with a political message they do not endorse.

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