Music is a universal language, touching us in ways words often cannot, and that unique emotional power has long been misused by politicians and corporations. From Donald Trump’s unauthorized use of the Foo Fighters' "My Hero" to countless other cases where artists’ work has been co-opted without permission, campaigns routinely exploit music to trigger emotions that align with their messaging, disregarding the creators' values and rights. With copyright loopholes and legal gray areas, artists find themselves helpless as their work is repurposed, often clashing with their beliefs. It’s time to demand respect for artists' rights—music is not just background noise for campaigns; it’s personal, protest-filled art that should remain in the creators’ control.