Trump Spokesperson Uses Kamala Harris' Campaign Song in Social Media Post

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21/08/2024 21h57

In a recent social media post, Steven Cheung, spokesperson for Donald Trump, seemingly took a dig at Vice President Kamala Harris, his potential Democratic rival in the 2024 election. Cheung shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Trump walking off his plane in Michigan, with Beyoncé's "Freedom" playing in the background. This move by Cheung has sparked speculation and stirred controversy among supporters of both political figures.

The video, which captures Trump raising his fists in the air as he passes a Secret Service van, was accompanied by Cheung's caption, "Touchdown in Michigan!!! @realDonaldTrump." However, it remains unclear whether the song was actually played at the scene or if it was added in later by Cheung. Despite concerns raised in the comments section about potential copyright infringement, the video remains online at the time of writing.

When reached out to for comment on the video, Cheung responded with the words, "Freedom, freedom!" Neither Cheung nor Beyoncé's representatives have addressed the issue or responded to requests for comment from The Hollywood Reporter.

In July, Harris received swift approval from Beyoncé's team to use "Freedom" from her 2016 album Lemonade as part of her presidential campaign. The song was featured in Harris's campaign launch video and an ad where Jeffrey Wright narrated an inspiring message highlighting unity, progress, and the fight for freedom in America.

While Harris obtained permission to use the song, Trump has faced legal trouble for unauthorized usage of songs in his campaign. Last week, the estate of Isaac Hayes filed a lawsuit against Trump for alleged copyright infringement after he used the late musician's song, "Hold on, I'm Coming," at a rally. Similarly, Celine Dion's team condemned the unauthorized usage of her hit song, "My Heart Will Go On," at a Trump rally in Montana.

Rolling Stone reported that Beyoncé's team has threatened to send a cease-and-desist letter to the Trump campaign over the unauthorized use of "Freedom." It is noted that permission was not obtained for the song's usage in Trump's social media post.

The clash over campaign songs adds fuel to the ongoing rivalry between Trump and Harris as they potentially face off in the 2024 presidential election. As the legal implications of music usage unfold, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact the campaigns and the political landscape.

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