White Stripes Fire Lawsuit Against Trump Over Unauthorized Song Use

Band Alleges Campaign Misused 'Seven Nation Army' at Rallies

Trump Accused of Copyright Infringement and Trademark Violation

The White Stripes, an iconic rock duo, have filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his 2020 presidential campaign for allegedly misusing their song "Seven Nation Army" at rallies without permission.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses the Trump campaign of copyright infringement and trademark violation.

The White Stripes claim that the Trump campaign repeatedly played "Seven Nation Army" at rallies without obtaining a license or paying royalties. They argue that the unauthorized use of their music damaged their reputation and caused them financial harm.

The lawsuit also alleges that the Trump campaign's use of the song created a false association between the White Stripes and Trump's political views, which they say they do not endorse.

The White Stripes are seeking an injunction to prevent the Trump campaign from further using "Seven Nation Army," as well as damages and legal fees.

The Trump campaign has not yet responded to the lawsuit.

The White Stripes' lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges to the unauthorized use of music at political rallies.

In 2020, the Rolling Stones sued Trump for using their song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" at rallies without permission.

Also in 2020, Neil Young sued the Trump campaign for using his song "Rockin' in the Free World" at rallies. Young eventually dropped the lawsuit after the Trump campaign agreed to stop using the song.