Leonard Cohen's estate has formally objected to the use of the song 'Hallelujah' at a Donald Trump rally, according to a statement released by the estate. The objection was made after the song was played at a campaign event in 2020, prompting the estate to send a cease-and-desist letter to the Trump campaign.
The estate, which manages the rights to Cohen's music, stated that it did not authorize the use of 'Hallelujah' and that the song's inclusion at the rally was 'unauthorized.' The letter demanded that the Trump campaign cease using the song immediately and refrain from any future use without permission.
This is not the first time a musician or their estate has objected to the use of their music at political events. Artists such as Neil Young, the Rolling Stones, and Rihanna have previously issued similar objections to the Trump campaign's use of their songs.
The Cohen estate emphasized that the song 'Hallelujah' is a work of art and should not be associated with any political campaign without the creator's consent. The estate's statement did not specify any legal action beyond the cease-and-desist letter.
