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Queen and their label Sony have released a statement admonishing Donald Trump for using ‘We Are The Champions’ at a campaign rally.

The Republican presidential candidate used the song at the Republican National Convention earlier this week, despite guitarist Brian May previously denying he had given permission when Trump used the song earlier in the year.

Now, after Trump ignored public protests, Sony have released the following statement: “On behalf of the band, we are frustrated by the repeated unauthorized use of the song after a previous request to desist, which has obviously been ignored by Mr. Trump and his campaign.”  

“Queen does not want its music associated with any mainstream or political debate in any country. Nor does Queen want ‘We are the Champions’ to be used as an endorsement of Mr. Trump and the political views of the Republican Party. We trust, hope and expect that Mr. Trump and his campaign will respect these wishes moving forward.”

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Queen are among many musicians, including Adele, The Rolling Stones and R.E.M., who have asked Trump not to play their music at his rallies.

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