Eddy Grant Wins Copyright Case Against Trump

A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump unlawfully used Eddy Grant's hit 'Electric Avenue' in a 2020 campaign video without permission, leading to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Grant. The court rejected Trump's defense that the use of the song fell under the fair use doctrine, asserting that the video represented 'wholesale copying' of Grant's work. Grant is seeking $300,000 in damages, which may increase to cover additional legal fees incurred during the four-year litigation. The decision underscores the importance of protecting artists' rights, with Grant's legal team expressing hope that it will help other artists facing similar issues. The exact amount of damages Trump will owe is still to be determined, as the court proceeds to the next phase of the case. This ruling adds to a history of complaints from various artists regarding Trump’s unauthorized use of their music during his political campaigns.