Trump Faces Music Backlash Over Unauthorized Use

Several musical acts, including ABBA, Foo Fighters, and Celine Dion, have demanded that Donald Trump stop using their music at his campaign events, citing unauthorized use. ABBA has specifically requested the removal of videos featuring their songs 'The Winner Takes It All' and 'Dancing Queen', while the Foo Fighters objected to 'My Hero' being played. Despite these demands, the Trump campaign claims it has the necessary licenses from BMI and ASCAP to use the music. Legal experts note that these licenses generally allow use without explicit artist permission, but artists can still opt to exclude specific songs. This issue is part of a broader pattern, with artists like Beyoncé, Adele, and the Rolling Stones making similar objections in past campaigns.