Jack White warns Donald Trump and his team against using his music after The White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army' is featured in one of the Republican campaign videos.
- August 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jack White, the former The White Stripes frontman, has joined a growing list of artists distancing themselves from Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign after his team allegedly used their music without permission. White threatened legal action after Trump's deputy director of communications posted a video of Trump boarding a plane to the tune of "Seven Nation Army."
The video has since been taken down, but White posted a screen recording on Instagram, condemning Trump for using his music. He also criticized Trump for a recent altercation between his campaign members and public affairs officials at Arlington National Cemetery.
"President @realDonaldTrump departs for Michigan and Wisconsin!" read the caption in the Trump campaign. "Oh... Don't even think about using my music you fascists," White responded. "Lawsuit coming from my lawyers about this (to add to your 5 thousand others.) Have a great day at work today Margo Martin."
White is the latest in a string of musicians who have objected to Trump's use of their songs. Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, the estate of Sinead O'Connor, and the family of Isaac Hayes have also denounced the unauthorized use of their work.
Some artists have threatened legal action. The family of Isaac Hayes filed a copyright infringement notice against Trump for using "Hold On, I'm Comin'" at rallies. The Foo Fighters vowed to donate any royalties from the use of "My Hero" to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
The Trump campaign has not responded to requests for comment. This trend reflects the polarization surrounding Trump's candidacy, with artists increasingly unwilling to be associated with his politics.
