Jack White, the White Stripes’ frontman, has added his name to a list of musicians who are angry that former President Donald Trump used their music in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Margo Martin, Donald Trump’s Deputy Communications Director, posted a video on Thursday showing the Republican candidate boarding his private plane while “Seven Nation Army,” by the White Stripes played in the background.
The guitarist and singer was very vocal about his displeasure with the campaign, threatening to sue them. He also called the campaign “fascists.”
He responded to the post by saying “Oh …. You fascists shouldn’t think of using my music. My lawyers are bringing a lawsuit about this. (To add to the 5 thousand other suits you have already received.) Margo Martin, have a wonderful day today at work.
White continued, “And while I’m here… a double f— you DonOLD, for insulting the veterans of our nation at Arlington, you scum.” If ANYTHING is still logical, you should immediately lose the votes of every military family.
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The rocker also referred to the debate about Trump’s photo-op campaign at Arlington National Cemetery.
Margo Martin deleted the original posting without acknowledging White’s acerbic reply.
White’s post was made after ABBA, the Swedish pop group, told Trump to stop using its songs in his campaign.
Trump’s campaign played ABBA songs such as “The Winner Takes It All”, “Money, Money, Money”, and others at a Trump rally held in Minnesota, the U.S. State with the highest percentage of Swedish descent, in July.
The Trump campaign received angry reactions in the last few weeks from Celine Dion and The Foo Fighters. Beyonce also reacted, as did Johnny Marr, the Smiths’ Johnny Marr, and the estate of Sinead O’Connor.
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Trump’s campaign officials have been threatened by the family of Isaac Hayes, the late soul singer.
Phil Collins, the estate of Tom Petty and others sent letters to Trump’s representatives during his 2020 campaign.
