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This Machine Sues Fascists White Stripes Sue Trump For Using Music In Campaign

'This machine sues fascists': White Stripes sue Trump for using music in campaign

The band are seeking $150,000 in damages for copyright infringement after Trump used Seven Nation Army at a rally

The White Stripes have sued Donald Trump for using their song Seven Nation Army at a rally without permission.

The band are seeking $150,000 in damages for copyright infringement.

In a statement, the band said: "The White Stripes are seeking to enjoin the use of their song Seven Nation Army by Donald J. Trump and his campaign."

"The band has not and will not grant such permission, and the use of the song without the band's consent constitutes copyright infringement."

The suit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

The White Stripes are the latest in a long line of artists to sue Trump for using their music without permission.

In 2016, the Rolling Stones sued Trump for using their song Start Me Up at a rally.

In 2017, Tom Petty's estate sued Trump for using his song I Won't Back Down at a rally.

Trump has a history of using music without permission at his rallies.

In 2015, he was criticized for using Queen's We Are the Champions at a rally without the band's permission.

In 2016, he was criticized for using Adele's Rolling in the Deep at a rally without her permission.

The White Stripes' lawsuit is a reminder that artists have the right to control the use of their music.

It is also a reminder that Trump has a history of using music without permission.


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