Semisonic, the Minneapolis rock band behind the popular 1998 hit song “Closing Time,” has spoken out against the White House for using their song in a recent social media post depicting a man in shackles before his deportation. The band, consisting of Dan Wilson, John Munson, and Jacob Slichter, criticized the Trump administration for not seeking authorization to use their song, stating that the song is about joy, possibilities, and hope, which they believe was missed by the White House. The band has not responded to requests for comment. Other musicians, including Céline Dion, have also objected to the unauthorized use of their songs by the Trump campaign and administration.
