Hallelujah

Leonard Cohen Estate Issues Cease and Desist to Trump Over ‘Hallelujah’ Use

The estate of Leonard Cohen has issued a cease and desist order against Donald Trump for using his song ‘Hallelujah’ at a campaign event. Rufus Wainwright, who performed the song, criticized Trump’s use, calling it blasphemous. This incident highlights the ongoing tension between artists and political figures over the use of music in campaigns, raising questions about artistic integrity and ownership.