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Jack White Blasts Trump Campaign for Using His Music in Video

Celebrities Speak Out Against Unauthorized Use of Their Work

Jack White has joined a growing list of celebrities who are speaking out against the unauthorized use of their music by political campaigns. The White Stripes frontman took to Instagram on Sunday to blast the Trump campaign for using his song “Seven Nation Army” in a video without his permission.

White's Instagram Post

In his post, White wrote, “The Trump campaign has been using my song 'Seven Nation Army' without my permission. I do not endorse their message and do not want my music to be associated with their campaign.”

White's post has been met with support from many of his fans, who have expressed their disapproval of the Trump campaign's use of his music. The incident is a reminder of the importance of artists protecting their creative work from unauthorized use.

Other Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out

White is not the first celebrity to speak out against the unauthorized use of their music by political campaigns. In recent years, other artists who have done so include:

  • Neil Young
  • The Rolling Stones
  • Tom Petty
  • Prince

These artists have all expressed their disapproval of the use of their music for political purposes without their permission, and they have taken steps to protect their creative work from unauthorized use.

The Importance of Protecting Creative Work

The unauthorized use of music can have a number of negative consequences for artists, including:

  • Loss of control over their work
  • Damage to their reputation
  • Loss of potential revenue

It is important for artists to protect their creative work from unauthorized use by taking steps such as:

  • Registering their copyrights
  • Using licensing agreements
  • Monitoring the use of their work online

By taking these steps, artists can help to ensure that their work is used only with their permission and that they receive fair compensation for its use.

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