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

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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.

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