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Leonard Cohen Estate Objects to Trump’s Promised Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally

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The Leonard Cohen Estate is objecting to President Trump's planned use of 'Hallelujah' at a rally on the National Mall in Washington. According to Variety, the estate says the song should not be performed at the Freedom 250 event. It's the latest in an ongoing pattern of recording artists and estates challenging politicians' use of their music without permission.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/music/news/leonard-cohen-estate-...

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