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Several prominent musicians, including Eddy Grant and Jack White, are taking legal action against Donald Trump's campaign for unauthorized use of their songs. This follows a pattern of artists objecting to their music being associated with Trump's political messaging, raising significant copyright and endorsement issues.
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Donald Trump has been ruled to have infringed Eddy Grant's copyright by using his song 'Electric Avenue' in a 2020 campaign video without permission. A federal judge found Trump liable for damages and legal fees, marking a significant victory for Grant and potentially influencing other artists pursuing similar claims.
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Jack and Meg White of The White Stripes have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump for unauthorized use of their song 'Seven Nation Army' in a campaign video. The lawsuit claims copyright infringement and seeks significant damages, highlighting the band's previous disapproval of Trump's use of their music.