In a recent court battle, the attorney for former President Donald Trump has claimed that the late soul singer Isaac Hayes, known for his iconic hits such as "Hold On, I'm Coming," would not have had a problem with Trump using his song during his political campaign. The singer's estate has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump campaign from using the 1966 track without permission.

Trump lawyer William Bradley Carver Sr. strongly rejected the claims made by the Hayes estate, stating that Hayes had been friends with prominent Republicans and would not have objected to his song being used by a Republican political campaign. Carver highlighted that Hayes had performed at the 20-year high school reunion of Lee Atwater, who was not only a former Chairman of the Republican National Committee, but also a campaign strategist for Ronald Reagan and George Bush Sr.

Furthermore, Carver pointed out that Hayes had collaborated with Atwater on an album project that also featured renowned musicians such as Billy Preston, Chuck Jackson, and Carla Thomas. This collaboration suggests that Hayes had no negative views towards Republicans or the Republican Party during his lifetime.

The dispute over the use of "Hold On, I'm Coming" by the Trump campaign escalated when Hayes' son, Isaac Hayes III, sent a cease and desist letter to the campaign, demanding $3 million in royalties and an additional $150,000 for each subsequent use of the song. Seeking an emergency injunction, Isaac Hayes III is now looking to prevent Trump from using the track again.

In response, Carver expressed concerns that imposing an injunction could potentially hinder him from personally performing "Hold On, I'm Coming" live at a Trump event, either during or after the election. He also mentioned his confusion over the opposition to Trump becoming president, citing his own positive experience playing at Trump's pre-inauguration party.

As the legal battle continues, both the Trump campaign and the Hayes estate have yet to issue any official statements regarding the matter. The court will have to carefully consider the evidence presented to determine the verdict and the future use of Isaac Hayes' soulful anthem in political campaigns.

Isaac Hayes' legacy as a soul singer and his alleged friendships with prominent Republicans add an intriguing dimension to this case, raising questions about the intersection of art, politics, and intellectual property rights.