am I the only one that didn't know campaigns need permission to use songs here's what went down with Trump and an iconic tune a federal judge has just told former president Donald Trump to hit pause on using hold on I'm coming at his rallies the estate of Isaac Hayes the co-writer of this classic filed a lawsuit claiming unauthorized use Judge Thomas thrash Jr sided with the Hayes estate issuing a preliminary injunction in Atlanta Georgia now Trump's campaign can't use the song though they don't have to move past recording Trump's attorney mentioned they had already agreed to stop using the song aiming for a peaceful resolution haz's son Isaac Hayes III celebrated the decision urging other artists to guard their music fiercely this case underscores the power of copyright law and the rights of artists especially in political Arenas remember even big names like Beyonce and Seline Dion have raised similar concerns stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story