Neil Young sues for the second time over Trump’s use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
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Key Points:
- Neil Young filed a $10 million lawsuit against President Donald Trump's campaign committee for unauthorized use of his song "Rockin’ in the Free World" at campaign events, alleging copyright infringement and damage to his reputation.
- The lawsuit highlights the song's critical message about societal inequities, arguing that its use by Trump falsely implies Young's support and contradicts the song's themes.
- This is Young's second legal action against Trump for using his music without permission, following a previous lawsuit in 2020 that was settled shortly after being filed.
- The White House directed inquiries to the Republican National Committee, which has not yet responded to requests for comment on the lawsuit.
- Other artists, including Kesha and Olivia Rodrigo, have also publicly objected to unauthorized use of their music by Trump or the White House in political contexts.
