Donald Trump's 'America 250' Washington, D.C. fireworks celebration on Saturday 4 July has triggered a fresh row over his use of music, after viewers accused the US president of playing classic rock anthems by Chicago, Journey, Bon Jovi and Prince without the artists' consent.
The US Army Band backed a bombastic programe of cover versions for Trump's delayed Fourth of July speech and fireworks, staged as part of a build‑up to commemorations for the nation's 250th anniversary. As the display lit up the sky over the capital, social media quickly filled with posts from viewers insisting that some of the artists have long objected to being associated with Trump and should consider legal action. The claims remain unverified and there has been no confirmation so far that any rights have been breached, so everything should be taken with a grain of salt.
