The rock bandFoo Fightershave expressed theirdisapprovalafterDonald Trumpcampaign used theirsong"My Hero" at arallyin Glendale, Arizona, on August 23. A representative for the band told USA TODAY that thecampaigndid not seekpermissionto use the song and emphasised that if they had, the request would have been denied. The band announced that anyroyaltiesearned from the use of the song would be donated to vice presidentKamala Harris' presidential campaign.The Foo Fighters confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that they had not approved the use of the song, sharing a screenshot of their denial.The song was played as Robert F Kennedy Jr took the stage, shortly after he announced he was suspending his presidential campaign to support the Republican nominee.Trump's responseIn response to the controversy, aTrumpcampaign spokesperson told media that they had a license to play the song.Previous objectionsEarlier this month, Celine Dion's team publicly stated that they did not approve of Trump's use of her iconic song "My Heart Will Go On" at a rally in Montana. In August, the family of Isaac Hayes also threatened legal action against Trump for using Hayes' song "Hold On, I'm Comin' " at rallies, citing Trump's lack of integrity and his history of offensive behavior. Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl had also criticised Trump in a 2018 interview with GQ, calling him "a massive jerk."
