Neil Young files $10 million lawsuit against Trump campaign over song

Neil Young files $10 million lawsuit against Trump campaign over song

Neil Young sued the Trump 47 Committee in a Virginia federal court on October 12, 2026, seeking $10 million in damages for alleged copyright infringement of his 1989 song “Rockin' in the Free World,” NBC News reported. Rolling Stone earlier noted that the lawsuit also claims the campaign used the song at an Ohio rally without permission, despite a prior settlement, and alleges the unauthorized use harms Young’s reputation.

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October 27, 2026
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Neil Young sues Trump campaign committee for $10 million over unauthorized use of song
Neil Young sues Trump campaign committee for $10 million over unauthorized use of song

CNBC • 27 Oct 19:49

Musician Neil Young has filed a $10 million copyright lawsuit against President Donald Trump's campaign committee, alleging the party played his song "Rockin' in the Free World" at rallies without permission.

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Neil Young files second copyright lawsuit against Trump fundraising committee
Neil Young files second copyright lawsuit against Trump fundraising committee

Global News • 27 Oct 18:09

Neil Young alleges the Trump 47 Committee used his 1989 song "Rockin’ in the Free World" at a Ohio rally without a license and is seeking $10 million in damages.

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Neil Young files $10 million lawsuit over Trump campaign's use of "Rockin' in the Free World"
Neil Young files $10 million lawsuit over Trump campaign's use of "Rockin' in the Free World"

NBC News • 27 Oct 14:45

Neil Young has sued the Trump 47 Committee in Virginia federal court, alleging copyright infringement and claiming the song's use harms his reputation.

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Neil Young sues Donald Trump for $10 million over unauthorized use of "Rockin' in the Free World"
Neil Young sues Donald Trump for $10 million over unauthorized use of "Rockin' in the Free World"

PennLive.com • 27 Oct 09:00

Rock musician Neil Young has filed a $10 million copyright infringement lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump, alleging the song was played at political rallies without a proper license.

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Neil Young sues President Trump for $10 million over use of "Rockin' In The Free World"
Neil Young sues President Trump for $10 million over use of "Rockin' In The Free World"

Deadline • 27 Oct 01:48

Musician Neil Young has filed a $10 million copyright infringement lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump, alleging unauthorized use of his 1991 song at political rallies.

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Neil Young sues Trump fundraising committee for $10 million over song use
Neil Young sues Trump fundraising committee for $10 million over song use

Rolling Stone • 27 Oct 01:30

Neil Young has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Trump fundraising committee, alleging unauthorized use of his 1989 song at an Ohio rally despite a prior settlement.

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Neil Young sues Trump political committee for $10 million over song use
Neil Young sues Trump political committee for $10 million over song use

Variety • 27 Oct 00:50

Musician Neil Young has filed a $10 million copyright lawsuit against the Trump 47 Committee, alleging unauthorized use of his 1989 song “Rockin’ in the Free World” at campaign rallies.

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