Four of Tom Petty's family members have released a statement on Twitter about an unauthorized use of the song "I Won't Back Down" at the beginning of Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday. "Trump was in no way authorized to use this song to further a campaign that leaves too many Americans and common sense behind," the statement read. "Both the late Tom Petty and his family firmly stand against racism and discrimination of any kind.
Tom Petty would never want a song of his used for a campaign of hate. He liked to bring people together." The statement further indicated that this song was intended "for the underdog" and the common man. "We want to make it clear that we believe everyone is free to vote as they like,.
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