Neil Young files a second lawsuit against Trump over the use of his song 'Rockin’ in the Free World'

Updated 2026-10-30 · told from many outlets at once

Neil Young filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Trump 47 Committee, alleging copyright infringement of his song 'Rockin' in the Free World' used at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio.

Neil Young is suing Donald Trump’s political action committee Trump 47 Committee Inc for $10m over alleged copyright infringement.
The lawsuit alleges copyright infringement against the Trump 47 Committee.
The federal lawsuit states Trump was personally aware a license was required to play the song at rallies.

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