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Neil Young Sues Trump 47 for Copyright Infringement

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Neil Young is suing U.S. President Donald Trump's political fundraising committee for copyright infringement.
The suit alleges Trump 47 played Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” at an Oct 12 rally in Youngstown, Ohio.
Young seeks $10 million in damages and a court order barring further unauthorized performances.
The complaint notes a 2020 settlement where Trump’s campaign pledged never to play the songs again.

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Neil Young is suing U.S. President Donald Trump's political fundraising committee for copyright infringement.
The suit alleges Trump 47 played Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” at an Oct 12 rally in Youngstown, Ohio.
Young seeks $10 million in damages and a court order barring further unauthorized performances.
The complaint notes a 2020 settlement where Trump’s campaign pledged never to play the songs again.