The White Stripes have voluntarily dismissed their federal copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump, his campaign, and aide Margo Martin. The case was dismissed without prejudice, leaving open the possibility of refiling.

The lawsuit originated from the Trump campaign's unauthorized use of "Seven Nation Army" in social media videos. Jack White had publicly opposed this use on Instagram, stating "Oh, don't even think about using my music, you fascists." The band's legal complaint emphasized their strong opposition to Trump's policies and proposed second-term agenda.

This case joins a growing trend of musicians protecting their work from political use. Notable artists including ABBA, Celine Dion, and Foo Fighters have similarly opposed Trump's campaign using their music. In response, the Artist Rights Alliance has initiated an open letter, signed by major artists like Aerosmith, Elton John, and The Rolling Stones, calling for campaigns to obtain explicit consent before using musicians' work.

Jack White remains a vocal critic of Trump, though whether the White Stripes will refile their lawsuit remains uncertain.

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