JMSN says Donald Trump used his song “Love Me” without permission in a 30-second, government-funded ad touting Trump’s policies. The White House calls it a patriotic public-service announcement; a Democratic lawmaker says it may violate federal law.
JMSN wrote on Instagram that he would never authorize his music for a political agenda and said he was looking at lawyers. The spot debuted this week on Fox News and Newsmax, weeks before the midterms.
The article cites a federal law prohibiting public funds for “publicity or propaganda,” including communications that are purely partisan and designed to aid a party or candidates. Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin said the ad could constitute felony theft and conversion of government property for political campaign purposes.
