White Stripes' Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Dropped

Washington D.C, USA - In a surprise move, attorneys for the White Stripes have filed a one-sentence motion to dismiss their copyright lawsuit against former U.S. President candidate Donald Trump without prejudice, effectively ending the case.

The band, known for hit songs like "Seven Nation Army", had filed a lawsuit just over a week after Trump's presidential election win, accusing him and his campaign of using their music without permission in social media posts and rallies. The band's lawyers claimed that Trump's use of the song was a "flagrant misappropriation" and implied support for fascist ideologies.

However, attorneys for the White Stripes have since withdrawn their lawsuit, citing the lack of merit and the high cost of pursuing the case as reasons. Despite Trump's role in public office not being subject to presidential immunity, federal copyright law can be complex and expensive to litigate.

The decision to drop the lawsuit comes after a contentious campaign season where several high-profile musicians, including Beyoncé and Celine Dion, publicly criticized Trump for using their music without permission during his runs. White Stripes' lead singer Jack White had previously expressed outrage at Trump's use of "Seven Nation Army" in a social media blast.

It remains to be seen whether the lawsuit drop will have any lasting impact on future uses of copyrighted music by politicians or influencers. Meanwhile, another pending copyright case against former U.S. President candidate Trump is still ongoing over allegations that he used Isaac Hayes' song "Hold On I'm Coming".