Neil Young files second lawsuit against Trump for unauthorised use of Rockin’ in the Free World at rallies
Musician Neil Young has filed a second lawsuit against Donald Trump's political action committee for the unauthorized use of his song 'Rockin’ in the Free World' at campaign rallies. Young is seeking $10 million in damages, citing reputational harm and a breach of a previous settlement agreement.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tensions between artists and political figures regarding intellectual property rights and the unauthorized association of music with political branding.
Neil Young pictured in 2019. Photograph: Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP Neil Young pictured in 2019. Photograph: Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP Neil Young Neil Young files second lawsuit against Trump for unauthorised use of Rockin’ in the Free World at rallies The musician and outspoken critic of the president is suing for $10m in reputational damages – six years after a settlement in which Trump agreed not to use the song again
Prefer the Guardian on Google Neil Young is suing Donald Trump’s political action committee Trump 47 Committee Inc for $10m (£7.47m) over alleged copyright infringement of his song Rockin’ in the Free World after the US president used it as walk-up music in recent midterm election rallies.
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