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This 2020 initiative followed years of individual protests against unauthorized use, particularly during Donald Trump's campaigns.

The petition highlighted several risks and moral issues associated with current campaign practices:

: They urged political parties to make financial and logistical support for candidates contingent on a pledge to seek proper song clearance. Historical Context Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...

: The letter was sent to the Republican and Democratic National Committees (RNC and DNC), as well as their respective senatorial and congressional campaign committees.

: Musicians noted that being "dragged unwillingly into politics" can compromise their personal values, confuse their messaging, and alienate fans. Legal and Ethical Arguments This 2020 initiative followed years of individual protests

: Repeatedly objected to the use of "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Start Me Up" at rallies, eventually threatening legal action through BMI to exclude their songs from blanket licenses.

: Previously sent a cease-and-desist to the Trump campaign in 2015 regarding the use of "Dream On," framing it as a matter of creator rights rather than a partisan attack. : Musicians noted that being "dragged unwillingly into

: The artists claimed this practice "undermines the campaign process" and "distorts elections" by confusing the voting public about where artists actually stand.