White Stripes Suddenly End Copyright Lawsuit Against Trump Campaign
The White Stripes have abruptly withdrawn their federal copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump, his campaign, and aide Margo Martin. The case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing for potential refiling in the future.
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The lawsuit originated from the unauthorized use of "Seven Nation Army" in Trump campaign social media videos. Jack White publicly confronted the issue on Instagram, denouncing the use of his music by calling the campaign "fascists." The band members had explicitly stated their opposition to Trump's policies and proposed second-term agenda.
This case adds to a growing list of musicians opposing unauthorized political use of their music. Notable artists including ABBA, Celine Dion, and Foo Fighters have previously objected to Trump campaign's use of their songs. The Artist Rights Alliance has gathered signatures from prominent musicians like Aerosmith, Elton John, and The Rolling Stones, advocating for mandatory consent policies for political campaign music usage.
The future of the lawsuit remains uncertain, as Jack White, a vocal Trump critic, and Meg White retain the right to refile their complaint.
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