Donald Trump has been playing Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" ahead of his campaign events lately as a little reminder that "we could have had it all." But, it turns out, Trump can't have it all — namely, Adele's music.
The British pop star issued a statement reminding Trump that neither he nor any political figure ever got the okay to use her songs. "Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning," her spokesman said.
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