White Stripes End Legal Battle Over Trump's Use Of 'Seven Nation Army'

The rock duo The White Stripes has decided to drop their lawsuit against Donald Trump, the newly elected President, over the use of their hit song "Seven Nation Army" during his campaign.

The band retains the right to refile the lawsuit in the future as they dismissed the case without prejudice.

The controversy surfaced in August when a campaign video for Donald Trump featured the iconic track.

The video, posted by Trump's Deputy Director of Communications, Margo Martin, captured Trump boarding his jet, with the song's unmistakable riff in the background.

Initial Reaction and Legal Threats

Jack White, the band's frontman, quickly reacted with a strong denouncement of the song's use.

In a public statement, he expressed his intent to sue, highlighting his disapproval of the Trump campaign's actions.

"Oh…. Don’t even think about using my music you fascists. Law suit coming from my lawyers about this (to add to your 5 thousand others.) Have a great day at work today Margo Martin," said White in a heated response.

The artist further criticized Trump for his comments about the nation's veterans, reflecting deep personal and professional animosity towards the campaign's use of their music.

Lawsuit Filed in New York

In September, The White Stripes took formal legal action, filing a lawsuit in a New York court.

The suit articulated the band's opposition to Trump's policies and his administration's actions during his first term, and those anticipated in the upcoming second term.

This lawsuit was one among several filed by musicians during the campaign period, who accused Trump of using their music without permission.

Dismissal of the Lawsuit

However, on Sunday, as reported by Billboard, The White Stripes decided to voluntarily dismiss their lawsuit. The dismissal, crucially noted as without prejudice, leaves open the potential for the case to be reopened in the future if necessary.

The band has not publicly commented on the reasons behind their decision to drop the lawsuit at this time.

As the political and legal landscapes continue to evolve, the music industry's clash with politics over copyright issues remains a dynamic and unfolding story.