Judge Rules Trump Campaign Must Stop Using Song

A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that Donald Trump and his campaign must cease using the song 'Hold On, I’m Coming' due to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the estate of co-writer Isaac Hayes Jr. The Hayes estate claims that Trump's campaign lacks a valid public performance license and seeks $3 million in licensing fees. Although the judge denied a request to remove existing videos featuring the song, he mandated that the campaign stop using it going forward. Trump's attorney stated the campaign had already agreed to stop using the song, emphasizing their intention not to offend the Hayes family. Isaac Hayes III expressed gratitude for the ruling, stating it should empower other artists in similar situations. Several artists have previously objected to Trump using their music at campaign events, reflecting broader concerns about the use of cultural works in political contexts.