Donald Trump hit with $10 million lawsuit from rock legend. Here’s what to know
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Key Points:
- Neil Young is suing former President Donald Trump for $10 million over the unauthorized use of his song "Rockin’ in the Free World" at Trump’s political rallies in 2015 and 2020.
- Young alleges that Trump used the song without a license despite repeated warnings to stop, and claims the song’s message contradicts Trump’s values.
- The lawsuit follows a previous 2020 settlement where Trump’s campaign agreed not to use the song without permission, a promise Young says has been violated again this year.
- The complaint highlights that Trump’s campaign played the song at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, in October 2022 and possibly at other events aimed at encouraging Republican votes in the midterms.
- Trump has not yet responded publicly to the lawsuit, though he is known for responding to criticism from musicians and entertainers.
