ABBA Demands Trump Cease Using Their Music at Campaign Rallies

The Swedish pop group's record label asserts that no permission was granted for the use of their songs, joining a growing list of artists making similar requests.

ABBA's record label has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Trump campaign, demanding the removal of their songs from events.
The Trump campaign claims it has the appropriate licenses to use the music through agreements with BMI and ASCAP.
ABBA joins artists like Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, and Beyoncé in objecting to the unauthorized use of their music at Trump rallies.
The legal framework allows campaigns to use music if they have a blanket license, but artists can still request their songs be excluded.
This issue has persisted since Trump's 2016 campaign, with numerous artists voicing their disapproval over the years.