Artist whose song is featured in Trump taxpayer-funded ad sends cease-and-desist order to White House

September 29, 2026 / 10:31 AM EDT / CBS News

Artist whose song is featured in Trump taxpayer-funded ad sends cease-and-desist order to White House

TL;DR

  • JMSN's legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter to the White House over the use of his song 'Love Me' in a taxpayer-funded ad.
  • The attorneys claim the use violates federal copyright law and demand the ad's withdrawal and removal from all platforms.
  • JMSN stated on social media that he would never authorize his music for political use.
  • The White House claims the ads are public service announcements and not political, aiming to remind Americans to love their country.
  • Some Republicans, including Sen. John Kennedy and Sen. Thom Tillis, have criticized the use of public money for such ads.