Artist whose song is featured in Trump ad sends cease-and-desist order
Summary
The artist JMSN’s attorneys have sent a cease-and-desist letter to President Donald Trump’s White House over the unauthorized use of JMSN’s song "Love Me" in a government-funded ad campaign. The lawyers say the White House used the song without permission, which violates copyright law, and they want the ad removed from all platforms.Key Facts
- JMSN, real name Christian Berishaj, did not give permission for his song "Love Me" to be used in the White House ad.
- His attorneys demand the ad be taken down and want a full accounting of where and when it aired.
- The song was used in ads funded by taxpayer money and labeled as "public service announcements."
- The ads promoted President Trump’s second administration with messages against communism and socialism, and praised his tax cuts and support for manufacturing and law enforcement.
- JMSN is represented by Norman Eisen, a former White House ethics official under President Obama.
- The White House says the ads are not political but aim to remind Americans to love their country.
- At least $2.5 million was spent airing multiple ads with the song on TV and streaming platforms.
- President Trump’s 2024 campaign content was used in similar taxpayer-funded ads without campaign logos.
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