Former United States President Donald Trump is facing backlash for using the American rock band, Foo Fighters’ hit song “My Hero” without permission at a rally.
The former president played the 1997 track during a rally in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday. The song was featured as Trump welcomed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who had ended his campaign and endorsed Trump.
The Foo Fighters were not happy with this use of their music. A representative for the band said, “Foo Fighters were not asked permission, and if they were, they would not have granted it.” The band confirmed that they will take steps to prevent this from happening again.
The band’s statement also mentioned that they would donate any royalties from Trump’s use of the song to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. “Any royalties generated by Trump’s usage of ‘My Hero’ will be funneled to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign,” the band said.
This is not the first time Trump has faced criticism for using music without permission.
Earlier, the estate of Isaac Hayes filed a copyright infringement notice after Trump used Hayes’ song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at a rally.
Trump’s campaign also faced issues with Beyoncé, who threatened legal action after her song “Freedom” was used in a campaign video. The video was later deleted.
Celine Dion also criticized Trump for using her song “My Heart Will Go On” at a rally, stating, “In no way is this use authorized and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use.”
The Foo Fighters’ reaction adds to a growing list of artists who have objected to Trump’s use of their music.
