Neil Young Sues Trump Committee for $10 million Over Song Use at Rally
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Neil Young has filed a $10 million lawsuit against a Trump fundraising committee for unauthorized use of his song "Rockin' in the Free World" at an Ohio rally on October 12.
- The complaint alleges Trump was aware a license was required but used the song without permission, violating a prior 2020 settlement prohibiting such use.
- Young's legal team emphasized that the song's themes sharply contrast with Donald Trump's values and political rhetoric.
- This lawsuit continues a longstanding dispute dating back to 2015, when Trump first used the song without authorization during his presidential campaign announcement.
- No immediate response was received from the White House, the Trump 47 Committee, or the Republican National Committee regarding the lawsuit.
