Jack White Slams ‘Fascist’ Trump For Unauthorized Song Use

Rock musician Jack White has publicly criticized Donald Trump’s campaign for using his music without his authorization, joining a long list of artists who have objected to the use of their songs.

White, known for his work with The White Stripes, took to Instagram on Thursday to voice his anger over the unauthorized use of the song “Seven Nation Army” in a campaign video. The musician didn’t mince words, calling the Trump team “fascists” and threatening legal action.

The video in question, which showed Trump disembarking from a plane to the tune of White’s hit song, was originally posted on social media by Trump communications director Margo Martin. It has since been removed.

This isn’t the first time White has confronted the Trump campaign over music rights. In 2016, he and former bandmate Meg White demanded the removal of the same song from a pro-Trump web video.

White’s criticism extended beyond the music issue, as he also lambasted Trump for allegedly insulting veterans at Arlington National Cemetery.

The musician has been vocal about his opposition to Trump in the past. Last year, he slammed celebrities for socializing with the former president at a UFC event in Las Vegas, referring to Trump as a “disgusting fascist” and “racist con man.”

The Trump campaign has faced numerous challenges from musicians over unauthorized use of their work since 2015. Recent objections have come from artists such as Foo Fighters, Beyoncé and ABBA. There is an extensive list of performers who have protested the use of their music in Trump’s campaign events or promotional materials, including Queen, Rihanna, Neil Young, and the Rolling Stones.

Typically, the Trump campaign has responded to these complaints by quietly removing the music. However, in some instances, they have pushed back. Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung recently claimed that the campaign had secured proper permissions to use a Foo Fighters song at an Arizona rally.