The White Stripes Drop Lawsuit Against Donald Trump: Latest on ‘Seven Nation Army’ Copyright Dispute

The White Stripes Withdraw Lawsuit Against Donald Trump

The White Stripes, consisting of Jack White and Meg White, have withdrawn their lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump. This decision was made according to a court filing reviewed by Consequence.

Reasons for Withdrawal

On Sunday, November 10th, The White Stripes requested that the lawsuit be "dismissed without prejudice." This means the band can potentially refile the case in the future if they choose to do so.

Background of the Lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed in September over the unauthorized use of The White Stripes’ song "Seven Nation Army" in a social media video promoting Trump’s presidential campaign. The band accused Trump and his campaign of six counts of federal copyright infringement and sought damages and injunctive relief.

Current Stance

Following Trump’s election, Jack White described Trump as an "obvious fascist" and a "wannabe dictator." He stated that the American people, having placed Trump in power through the popular vote, now deserve whatever consequences may follow.

Legal Status

A legal representative for The White Stripes did not comment on the withdrawal. Trump’s campaign is still facing another pending copyright lawsuit from Isaac Hayes’ estate over the unauthorized use of "Hold On, I’m Coming." In September, Hayes’ estate won a preliminary injunction against Trump’s campaign, forbidding the use of the song until a civil trial next year.