Trump Campaign in hot water for using Beyoncé's song without permission

The Trump campaign has gotten into hot water again for using a celebrity's music without permission. This time, they've used Beyoncé's song "Freedom" from her 2016 album Lemonade in a video featuring former President Donald Trump.

The video, shared by Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Donald Trump, shows the former president walking off a plane on Tuesday, August 20, set to the track "Freedom." The caption read, "Touchdown in Michigan!! @realDonaldTrump."

The use of the song, which also features Kendrick Lamar, has caught attention online and has sparked backlash from Beyoncé's team. According to Rolling Stone, the Trump campaign did not have permission to use the track and Beyoncé has threatened to send the Republican presidential nominee's camp a cease-and-desist.

This isn't the first time the Trump campaign has faced backlash for using a celebrity's music without permission. Earlier this month, Céline Dion called out the campaign for using her 1997 hit song "My Heart Will Go On" at a rally in Montana.

In contrast, Kamala Harris has used the same song, "Freedom," in several campaign events. The Harris campaign most recently used the track in a new ad unveiled on Monday, August 19, during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Beyoncé has not officially endorsed Harris, but she has voiced her support for the Democratic party on various occasions. Her mother, Tina Knowles, has officially endorsed Harris and posted a photo with her on Instagram, encouraging her to run for president.

The Trump campaign's use of Beyoncé's song without permission is just the latest example of their disregard for artists' rights. It's time for them to learn from their mistakes and start respecting the music they use.