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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27 octobre 2026
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Neil Young sues Trump committee for $10M for playing song at rally
Neil Young sues Trump committee for $10M for playing song at rally

CNBC • 27 oct. 19h49

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 sues Trump a 2nd time over unlicensed use of his music at rallies
Neil Young sues Trump a 2nd time over unlicensed use of his music at rallies

Global News • 27 oct. 18h09

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 sues for the second time over Trump’s use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
Neil Young sues for the second time over Trump’s use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

NBC News • 27 oct. 14h45

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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Donald Trump hit with $10 million lawsuit from rock legend. Here’s what to know
Donald Trump hit with $10 million lawsuit from rock legend. Here’s what to know

PennLive.com • 27 oct. 09h00

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 Trump For $10M Over Using "Rockin' In The Free World" Again
Neil Young Sues Trump For $10M Over Using "Rockin' In The Free World" Again

Deadline • 27 oct. 01h48

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 Committee for $10 million Over Song Use at Rally
Neil Young Sues Trump Committee for $10 million Over Song Use at Rally

Rolling Stone • 27 oct. 01h30

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 for $10M for Using 'Rockin' in the Free World'
Neil Young Sues Trump for $10M for Using 'Rockin' in the Free World'

Variety • 27 oct. 00h50

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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