The Pentagon has discovered itself in sizzling water after posting — after which swiftly deleting — a promotional video about expanded drone warfare underneath former President Donald Trump‘s administration that featured Metallica‘s “Enter Sandman” with out permission. The video was later re-uploaded with no music after the social media platform X (previously Twitter) flagged the unauthorized use. Although I am undecided this administration provides a shit about legality, however anyway.
The now-revised video options former Fox Information host and present Protection Secretary Pete “WhiskiLeaks” Hegseth delivering a speech concerning the U.S. navy’s renewed deal with drone manufacturing and deployment. Within the authentic model, Hegseth‘s remarks have been set to “Enter Sandman,” an addition that many on-line instantly questioned, each for its authorized standing and its tone.
A consultant for Metallica confirmed to Rolling Stone that using the music was not approved by the band. The Pentagon acknowledged the copyright violation in a press release launched Friday, saying: “This afternoon, representatives from X reached out to DoD concerning a video posted to our social media web page and requested that the video be eliminated on account of a copyright subject with the music ‘Enter Sandman’ by Metallica. The video has been taken down, corrected, and re-uploaded to our web page,” in accordance with Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson.
To be truthful to Hegseth, perhaps he was too drunk and picked the improper music.
The video itself is as vile as it’s controversial. Whereas Hegseth praises Trump‘s June govt order on “unleashing American drone dominance,” a quadcopter drone seems above his head holding what appears to be a clean piece of paper. He casually plucks it from the air, asserting, “Here is the memo we’re signing right now, delivered by way of drone,” earlier than placing pen to paper.
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