Neil Young Sues Trump for $10 Million Over ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

TVS News AI redaktionell betreut präsentiert Neil Young klagt Trump: 10 Millionen Dollar für „Rockin’ in the Free World“.

Why Neil Young Is Taking On Trump Again

The renewed legal dispute centers on the continued use of “Rockin’ in the Free World” as walk-up music at US President Donald Trump’s midterm election rallies. According to Variety, Young filed a lawsuit against the “Trump 47 Committee Inc.” political action committee on Monday.

The lawsuit seeks $10 million and is based on an alleged copyright infringement. Young has repeatedly urged Trump not to use the song at his appearances.

Earlier Settlement Raises New Questions

It is particularly striking that, according to Variety, Young had already reached a settlement with Trump over the same song six years ago. His lawyer now claims that its use as walk-up music at current campaign rallies constitutes another infringement.

The lawsuit therefore targets not just a single musical performance. It seeks to address the song’s continued use in a political context that, according to Deadline, has repeatedly accompanied Trump’s campaign.

What the Lawsuit Specifically Changes

In the new lawsuit, Young is seeking a substantially higher amount than in the earlier settlement. At the same time, the court must determine whether the use of the song at midterm rallies by “Trump 47 Committee Inc.” can be challenged under copyright law.

Both reports confirm the core of the case: Young is suing Trump again over the same song and putting his demand at $10 million. How the court rules and whether the lawsuit ultimately leads to a new settlement or a trial is not documented in the available sources.