The White Stripes have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump for the unauthorized use of their iconic "Seven Nation Army" riff on social media.

 The White Stripes have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump for the unauthorized use of their iconic "Seven Nation Army" riff on social media. The band took legal action after discovering that the track had been featured in a video promoting the former president without their consent. Known for fiercely protecting their music, the White Stripes expressed their disapproval of the usage, emphasizing that it was done without permission and does not reflect their val
ues or political stance.

would not have granted it,” and announced that apThe lawsuit, filed in New York federal court on September 9, reveals that Jack and Meg White “vehemently oppose the policies adopted and actions taken by Defendant Trump when he was President, as well as those he has proposed for his second term,” according to a copy obtained by *Digital Music News*.

The White Stripes' song "Seven Nation Army" was allegedly used in a now-deleted video featuring Trump boarding a plane, posted by Margo Martin, deputy director of communications for the Trump campaign, on Twitter. Jack White shared the post on Instagram on August 29, writing, “Oh… Don’t even think about using my music, you fascists. Lawsuit coming from my lawyers about this (to add to your 5 thousand others).”

This isn’t the first time White has taken legal action against the Trump campaign over the use of "Seven Nation Army." The song was also used in 2016, to which the band responded by saying they were “disgusted by this association.”

### Trump Campaign Faces Multiple Lawsuits from Artists

Jack and Meg White are not the only musicians to sue the Trump campaign over the unauthorized use of their music. Celine Dion objected to the use of "My Heart Will Go On" during rallies, with her team stating, “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use,” adding humorously, “…And really, THAT song?”

Similarly, Foo Fighters' "My Hero" was played during a rally to welcome Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage. The band responded on Twitter and issued an official statement via *Billboard*, saying, “Foo Fighters were not asked permission, and if they were, they propriate legal actions were underway.

Isaac Hayes' estate also sued the Trump campaign for using his hit "Hold On, I’m Coming" without permission. A judge ruled in favor of Hayes’ estate, issuing an emergency hearing and prohibiting the song from being played at any future Trump eve