The duo comprising of musical artists Jack and Meg White. - Legal action instigated against Trump related to the use of "Seven Nation Army"
Jack and ex-spouse Meg White, formerly known as rock duo The White Stripes, are taking legal action against Donald Trump. They claim that the Republican presidential contender is utilizing their hit track "Seven Nation Army" in his political campaign without obtaining necessary authorization.
On his Instagram, Jack shared a snapshot of the lawsuit filed alongside Meg in New York City. The caption read, "This machine is taking on fascists."
Unauthorized Utilization of "Seven Nation Army"
As per entertainment sector publication "Variety", the lawsuit paperwork showcases that Trump and his campaign team did not seek nor receive the band's consent to employ their music, nor did they reply to legal attempts to mediate the matter. Per The White Stripes, Trump and his team were cognizant of the song's unauthorized usage, provoking copyright infringement. Consequently, they're now pursuing compensatory damages against Trump and his associates.
In late August, "Variety" reported that Jack had issued a threat to sue Trump's campaign after his deputy communications assistant, Margo Martin, incorporated the song "Seven Nation Army" in a deleted video on X, showcasing Trump's entrance onto the stage.
Moreover, the complaint also refers to earlier condemnation by The White Stripes of Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, as he used the term "Seven Nation Army". They expressed strong disapproval of this affiliation. The song's use now is perceived as "even more repugnant," as they "vehemently reject the politics and measures of the defendant Trump during his presidency and those he has proposed for his second term."
Musicians Resisting Trump and His Campaign
The White Stripes are not the only musicians to vocally denounce their music being employed in Trump's campaign. Recently, famous personalities such as Céline Dion (56), the family of the late soul musician Isaac Hayes (1942 - 2008), and Beyoncé (43) have also made headlines for this reason.
The lawsuit filed by Jack and Meg White alleges that Trump and his campaign team failed to obtain their consent to use "Seven Nation Army," leading to the unauthorized utilization of the White Stripes' hit track in his political campaign. The band's threat of legal action against Trump follows his deputy communications assistant's incorporation of the song in a campaign video.
