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Neil Young Sues Donald Trump Over Unauthorized Use of Music
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What happened
Neil Young filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump on October 28, 2026, concerning the use of his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” at a political rally. Young is seeking $10 million in damages. This is the second time Young has taken a Trump campaign organization to court over the track, which was used without permission at the October 2026 rally.
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Why it matters
The lawsuit centers on the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. In a previous 2020 lawsuit, Young’s lawyers argued that the use of the music damaged his reputation and brand. The current action seeks financial damages related to this continued unauthorized use.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are involved in political campaigns, and protest music has been used to target Trump's persona.
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Who's involved
- Neil YoungFiled the lawsuit against Donald Trump regarding the unauthorized use of his music.
- Donald TrumpWas sued by Neil Young for using his song at a political rally.
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Neil Young
Canadian singer, songwriter and filmmaker (born 1945)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)