Jack and Meg White claim that the former US president did not get permission to use the song in his campaign
Members of the defunct band The White Stripes, Jack White and Meg White, are suing former US President Donald Trump for improperly using the song “Seven Nation Army” in his election campaign. According to Variety magazine, Trump used the track without permission, violating the band’s rights.
Threat of action and complaint
Back in August, Jack White expressed his outrage on social media, saying, “Don’t even think about using my music, fascist.” This Monday (9/9), the musician shared a photo of the formal complaint against Trump, co-written with his ex-wife and bandmate, Meg White, stating, “This machine is after fascists.”
Recurrence of unauthorized uses
The lawsuit claims this isn’t the first time the Trump campaign has misused the banner. During the 2016 campaign, “Seven Nation Army” was also used without permission, which previously prompted a backlash from musicians. Jack and Meg White said they were even more disgusted by the new infringement, especially after they had previously disagreed with the former president’s administration and his policies.
Silence from Trump’s campaign
Donald Trump’s campaign has so far not responded to the allegations or commented on the lawsuit filed by the White Stripes musicians.
Source: Terra

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