R.E.M. Considers Legal Action to Prevent Donald Trump from Using Songs at Rallies

Rock band R.E.M. has a bone to select with the president.

On Wednesday, founding member Mike Mills addressed fans on Twitter to let them know he doesn’t approve of Donald Trump‘s usage of a few of their hits — like “Dropping My Faith” and “Everyone Hurts” — at his re-election marketing campaign stops.

“We're aware that the President* @realDonaldTrump continues to use our music at his rallies,” wrote Mills, 61. “We are exploring all authorized avenues to stop this, but when that’s not potential please know that we don't condone using our music by this fraud and con man.”

The music group, which cut up up in 2011, falls consistent with different high-profile artists who have spoken out about Trump, 73, using their musical catalog politically, similar to Rihanna, Queen and the Rolling Stones.

Representatives for the Trump 2020 marketing campaign did not instantly reply to PEOPLE’s request for comment. A rep for R.E.M. had no further remark.

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We're conscious that the President* @realDonaldTrump continues to use our music at his rallies. We are exploring all authorized avenues to stop this, but if that’s not attainable please know that we don't condone using our music by this fraud and con man.

— Mike Mills Alpha World | Top Stories
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