Trump Campaign Faces Music Rights Lawsuit Settlement
Trump campaign claimed BMI license for the song, but Hayes estate disputed it, citing license termination and record errors.
Court rulings showed Hayes estate alleged the song was used 133 times during 2020 and 2024.
Settlement terms were not disclosed, but Hayes estate stated the resolution protects intellectual property rights.
Musicians challenged Trump's music use in 2024, with David Porter denying authorization for the 1966 Sam & Dave song.
A 2024 preliminary injunction supported Hayes estate's claims against Trump's rally use of the song.
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