Jack White, the Detroit rock star, has vehemently criticized former President Donald Trump for unauthorized use of The White Stripes' song 'Seven Nation Army' in a campaign video. White has threatened legal action, expressing his disapproval on social media and condemning Trump's behavior at Arlington National Cemetery. This incident adds to a series of complaints from various artists against the Trump campaign's use of their music without permission.
Jack White, a prominent figure in the rock music scene, has recently expressed his outrage over the unauthorized use of his music by former President Donald Trump's campaign. The dispute centers around a social media post by Trump's team that featured the song 'Seven Nation Army' by The White Stripes, leading White to threaten legal action. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between artists and political figures over the use of copyrighted music in campaigns.
The controversy began when Margo Martin, Trump's deputy director of communications, posted a video clip showing Trump boarding a plane with 'Seven Nation Army' playing in the background. Jack White responded fiercely on Instagram, stating, 'Oh....Don't even think about using my music you fascists. Law suit coming from my lawyers about this (to add to your 5 thousand others.)' The post has since been deleted, but not before catching White's attention and ire [1], [2], [3].
Jack White's confrontation with Trump's campaign is part of a broader trend where artists are clashing with political entities over unauthorized music use. Previously, artists like Celine Dion and the Foo Fighters have also expressed disapproval of their music being used in political campaigns without consent. These incidents underscore the ongoing issues related to copyright and endorsement in political campaigns, highlighting the need for clearer guidelines and respect for artists' rights [1], [3].
Adding to the controversy, Jack White also criticized Trump for his conduct during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where a dispute reportedly involved Trump's campaign staff and cemetery officials. White expressed his disdain, suggesting that such actions should influence military families' support for Trump. This incident not only reflects personal grievances but also highlights broader concerns about respect and decorum in significant national spaces [2], [3].
Jack White's strong reaction to the unauthorized use of his music by Donald Trump's campaign underscores the ongoing conflict between artists and political campaigns over intellectual property rights. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting artists' rights and the potential repercussions of neglecting these concerns in the political arena.
"Oh....Don't even think about using my music you fascists." - Jack White
"You should lose every military family's vote immediately from that if ANYTHING makes sense anymore." - Jack White