The White Stripes sue Trump campaign over music use in Wichita

Jack and Meg White, the musicians behind The White Stripes, have filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his campaign for unauthorized use of their song 'Seven Nation Army.' The lawsuit was submitted in federal court in New York, citing copyright infringement and 'flagrant misappropriation' of their music. The Whites expressed their strong opposition to Trump's policies and actions during his presidency, which they believe contradict their artistic values. The legal action follows a social media incident where a Trump campaign official shared a video of Trump boarding a plane with their song playing in the background, prompting the musicians to seek judicial recourse after their attempts to resolve the matter privately were ignored. This lawsuit marks a significant moment in the ongoing tension between artists and political figures regarding the use of music in campaigns. The White Stripes are among several artists who have publicly objected to Trump using their music, joining others like Celine Dion and Foo Fighters. Notably, they are the only living artists to take legal action against Trump in 2024, highlighting the growing concern among musicians about the appropriation of their work without consent. The case follows a recent federal ruling that prohibited the Trump campaign from using the song 'Hold On, I’m Coming,' indicating a potential shift in how courts may handle similar disputes in the future.