The White Stripes Drop Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Over 'Seven Nation Army'

[The Grand Illuminist]

Source: Billboard

The band's lawyers argued Trump's unauthorized use of their iconic track was 'offensive,' but copyright litigation is expensive and the case would have taken years to resolve.

Less than a week after Donald Trump won the presidential election, the White Stripes have dropped their copyright lawsuit accusing him of using “Seven Nation Army” in a social media post without a license.

The case, filed in the September by Jack White and Meg White, accused Trump and his campaign of “flagrant misappropriation” of one of the “most well-known and influential musical works of all time.” In announcing it, White referred to Trump as a “fascist.”

Read more: https://www.billboard.com/pro/white-stripes-drop-copyright-lawsuit-donald-trump-seven-nation-army/

[jimfields33]

1. And this is why trump does what he does.

Even musicians give up on suing when it is seen as too hard.

[LudwigPastorius]

5. It's not degree of difficulty, it's that the suit would cost more to win than...

any award White is likely to receive.

...like a quarter of a million dollars more.

Even if you're a millionaire, that's an expensive "statement" to make.

[Harker]

2. That story landed with an icky thump. n/t

[Boomerproud]

3. They simply don't have the money.

Nt

[Harker]

4. Understood.

Deep pockets when again.