Rufus Wainwright expressed he was "mortified" to hear his rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" played at Trump's town hall, stating it felt blasphemous.
Wainwright emphasized that "Hallelujah" is an anthem of peace and acceptance, making Trump's use of it during the event an affront to its intended message.
The Cohen estate has sent a cease and desist letter to Trump's campaign over the unauthorized use of "Hallelujah," highlighting a history of legal concerns.
In addition to Wainwright's cover, Trump played Sinead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U," disregarding her estate's request to stop using the song since March.
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