Jack White Threatens to Sue Donald Trump Over Music Use

The White Stripes frontman is the latest musician to take legal action against the former president

Jack White has sent a cease-and-desist letter to former President Donald Trump, threatening to sue if he continues to use the White Stripes' song "Seven Nation Army" at his rallies. White's attorney, Alex Weingarten, sent the letter to Trump's legal team on Monday, June 27.

The letter states that Trump has been using the song without White's permission, and that White is "extremely protective" of his music. The letter also states that White has "never endorsed" Trump, and that he does not want his music to be associated with Trump's political views.

Trump has a history of using music without permission

Trump has a history of using music without permission at his rallies. In 2016, he was sued by the Rolling Stones for using their song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" without their permission. Trump settled the lawsuit out of court.

In 2018, Trump was sued by the estate of Prince for using the song "Purple Rain" without their permission. Trump settled the lawsuit out of court.

White is the latest musician to take legal action against Trump over music use. In 2020, Tom Petty's estate sued Trump for using the song "I Won't Back Down" without their permission. The lawsuit is still pending.

White's lawsuit is likely to be successful

White's lawsuit is likely to be successful. Trump has a history of using music without permission, and White has a strong case for copyright infringement.

If White wins his lawsuit, it could set a precedent for other musicians who have had their music used without their permission by Trump.