Nashville Band The White Stripes Sues Former President Donald Trump for Unauthorized Song Use

The White Stripes File Lawsuit Against Trump for Copyright Infringement

Jack White and Meg White, the duo behind the rock band The White Stripes, have filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for allegedly using their song "Seven Nation Army" without permission during his 2016 presidential campaign.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Detroit, Michigan, accuses Trump of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition. The White Stripes are seeking $10 million in damages.

Trump Campaign Used "Seven Nation Army" Without Permission

The White Stripes claim that Trump's campaign used "Seven Nation Army" at several rallies and events without their permission. The song was often played as Trump entered the stage.

The White Stripes sent a cease-and-desist letter to Trump's campaign in 2016, but the campaign continued to use the song.

The White Stripes Seek $10 Million in Damages

The White Stripes are seeking $10 million in damages from Trump. They claim that Trump's unauthorized use of their song has damaged their reputation and caused them financial harm.

The lawsuit is still in its early stages. It is unclear how the case will be resolved.

The White Stripes Have a History of Protecting Their Music

The White Stripes have a history of protecting their music from unauthorized use. In 2003, they sued the beer company Budweiser for using their song "Fell in Love with a Girl" in a commercial without their permission.

The White Stripes won the case and were awarded $1 million in damages.

The Case Could Set a Precedent

The lawsuit against Trump could set a precedent for how copyright law is applied to political campaigns.

If the White Stripes win their case, it could make it more difficult for political campaigns to use copyrighted music without permission.