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They have so few artists willing to allow their music to be used. Really says something.

X post by Semisonic (@SemisonicBand
), featuring a profile picture of the band performing on stage and a "Follow" option. The post reads, "We did not authorize or condone the White House's use of our song 'Closing Time' in any way. And no, they didn’t ask. The song is about joy and possibilities and hope, and they have missed the point entirely."

@georgetakei Well we know the Trumpists DGAF about complting with the law… any law

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Next (whatever Americans have for "PMQs") will be to classic 1970s porn movie "organ" music.

And the rights-owners will STILL complain!

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Well, everyone besides Village People and Kid Rock
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@georgetakei ted nugget is ok though right?

@georgetakei same thing happened to Linkin Park a few years back, as well as plenty of other artists. It's funny how copyright doesn't apply to you when you're rich.

@georgetakei All the artists they love hate them

@georgetakei Not surprising though, TBH. The hominkuli 47 has staffed his admin with would need to accept that other humans possess emotions as well.

@georgetakei Are they suing?

@georgetakei A good way of countering this practice by the Trump administration would be for the group to do an alternative version of the song being ripped off, heavily criticizing the administration and highlighting their latest misdemeanours. The song would likely hit no.1 and the WH would stop using it.

@georgetakei They sign all their rights away willy nilly. And then bad things happen. There's a lesson to be learned there for everyone.
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@georgetakei The way to do so is electing qualify people in 2026. Also both extremists use the same tactics not just extremists from the right but left. Human sheeps love it.

@willie1foot Right...

@CardboardRobot I love THAT.