Jack White and Meg White, former members of The White Stripes, have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump's campaign for unauthorized use of their hit song "Seven Nation Army" in social media videos. The lawsuit, filed in New York federal court, seeks a jury trial.

The legal action follows Trump's campaign deputy director of communications, Margo Martin, posting a video featuring Trump boarding a plane with "Seven Nation Army" playing in the background. Both Trump and Martin are named in the lawsuit.

The complaint explicitly states that the White Stripes members "vehemently oppose the policies adopted and actions taken by Defendant Trump when he was President and those he has proposed for the second term he seeks."

This case joins a growing list of musicians taking action against unauthorized political use of their music. Notable artists who have opposed Trump's use of their songs include:

• Abba
• Celine Dion
• Foo Fighters

The Artist Rights Alliance has organized an open letter calling for political parties to establish clear consent policies for campaign music use. Signatories include:

• Aerosmith
• Elton John
• The Rolling Stones
• R.E.M.
• Pearl Jam
• Green Day
• Many others

The case represents another chapter in the ongoing struggle between musicians and political campaigns over music usage rights and artist consent.

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