Donald Trump tried to rewrite the lyrics to The O'Jay's hit single Love Train as 'Trump Train' for his 2016 presidential campaign Donald Trump tried to rewrite the lyrics of The O'Jay's hit Love Train for his 2016 presidential election campaign to praise himself The band - which consists of singers Eddie Levert and Walter Williams - said they tried to change the words 'Love Train' to 'Trump Train' The band objected and hit with with a cease-and-desist letter Trump is a known fan of the band and used their song For the Love of Money as the theme to The Apprentice The O'Jay's latest album The Last Word, released in April, takes a hit at Trump The song Above the Law criticizes the president's time in office
By Marlene Lenthang For Dailymail.com
Published: 23:24 BST, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 23:25 BST, 1 May 2019
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Donald Trump has butt head with multiple artists over using their music at his campaign rallies and according to the band The O'Jays, he went so far as trying to rewrite their lyrics to praise himself.
The O’Jays is the latest group to slam the president after he not only tried to use their hit Love Train, but tried to change its lyrics and rename it 'Trump Train' to support his 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump is known to be a big fan of the band and even used their song For the Love of Money as the theme of his show The Apprentice.
