Musician Jack White criticized the Trump administration’s opulent redesign of the Oval Office on Instagram, calling it “vulgar” and comparing it to a “professional wrestler’s dressing room.” In response, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung dismissed White as a “washed up, has-been loser” and criticized his lack of appreciation for the office’s significance. This spat is the latest in a series of anti-Trump statements from White. The Oval Office’s new look features gold accents and other opulent additions mirroring the decor of Trump’s Florida resort, a design choice Trump himself proudly boasts.
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Following the meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, musician Jack White criticized the redecoration of the Oval Office, comparing it to a “professional wrestler’s dressing room.” White condemned the aesthetic choices and questioned Trump’s suitability as a leader, contrasting him with Zelensky whom he praised. This follows Trump’s efforts to extensively redecorate the Oval Office with gold accents and increased portraiture after his inauguration. In response, the White House Communications Director dismissed White’s remarks as the commentary of a has-been artist.
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Jack White, the legendary musician who co-founded The White Stripes with Meg White, has taken a bold stance against the unauthorized use of their iconic song “Seven Nation Army” by none other than Donald Trump. In a move that speaks volumes, Jack White has decided to sue Trump, his campaign, and a top campaign official for using their song without permission in a promotional video posted on social media platforms. This legal action is not just about safeguarding copyright; it symbolizes a musician’s firm stand against the misuse of their art for political propaganda.
As I delve into the details of this lawsuit, I can’t help but resonate with the power of music as a form of expression and resistance.… Continue reading
Jack White is making it abundantly clear that he will not stand by while his music is used to promote an individual as controversial as Donald Trump. As an artist, one’s work is a personal extension of themselves, and when that work is manipulated and used to support a cause or individual that goes against everything they stand for, it’s only natural for them to take action. In this case, White has taken a stand against the Trump campaign’s unauthorized use of the White Stripes classic, ‘Seven Nation Army’, by threatening legal action.
It’s not just about the money for Jack White; it’s about the principle of protecting his artistry and ensuring that it is not misused or misrepresented.… Continue reading
Jack White is not one to mince his words, and his recent call-out of the Trump campaign for using his band’s song without permission is another example of his unapologetic nature. The issue of politicians using songs without the artist’s consent has become somewhat of a meme, with various musicians expressing their disdain for having their music associated with political figures they do not support. In this case, Jack White made it clear that he would not stand for his music being used by what he described as “fascists”.
It’s intriguing to see how artists like Jack White, who stand against the values and ideologies of the Trump campaign, are vocal about their opposition to having their music used in such contexts.… Continue reading
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