Former members of the American rock band The White Stripes, Jack and Meg White, have withdrawn their lawsuit against the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump. This was reported by the United States today.
“Jack and Meg White, who disbanded the band in 2011, voluntarily dismissed the copyright infringement claim. “No reason was given.” – says the publication.
A representative for the musicians also declined to comment.
The lawsuit alleges that the song Seven Nation Army was used in the video to “enhance Defendant Trump’s public image and obtain financial and other support for his campaign and candidacy at the expense of Plaintiffs, whose permission and approval he neither sought nor obtained.” , violating your rights under federal copyright law.”
As reported EADailyThe campaign video that sparked the lawsuit was posted by a Trump campaign employee. Margot Makati Martin on the social network X on August 29 of this year.
The video shows Trump boarding a plane while a Seven Nations Army segment plays in the background. The video was later deleted, but White saved it to his social media account with the caption: “Don’t even think about using my music.”
Trump has already been sued for unauthorized use of music without the author’s permission at events. In particular, this is what the Canadian singer did. Neil Young.
