Trump Settles Copyright Lawsuit with Eddy Grant

Donald Trump has settled a copyright lawsuit with musician Eddy Grant regarding the unauthorized use of Grant's 1982 hit 'Electric Avenue' in a campaign video during the 2020 election. A federal judge had previously ruled that Trump's use of the song constituted copyright infringement, rejecting the argument that it fell under the fair use doctrine due to its lack of transformative use. The settlement, which remains confidential regarding the terms and damages, was confirmed by a court order that discontinued the case. Grant expressed dismay over the use of his music without authorization, while Trump's legal team had contended that the video was a transformative commentary on a political rival. This lawsuit adds to a series of copyright disputes Trump has faced from various artists regarding the use of their music in his campaigns. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.