Neil Young sues Trump over free world song
Neil Young sued Donald Trump for $10 million over the use of Rockin' in the Free World at rallies, according to Variety. The suit targets Trump's political action committee for using the song as walk-up music. It is the second case over the same song, six years after a prior settlement.
Neil Young has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Donald J. Trump's political action committee, Trump 47 Committee Inc., according to Variety. The suit alleges copyright infringement for the ongoing use of Young's song Rockin' in the Free World as the president's walk-up music at midterm election rallies. Variety reported the Monday filing.
The case is the second over the same song, six years after a prior settlement. Young has long said the song stands for the opposite of Trump's politics. Variety said the complaint targets continued rally use after that earlier fight.
Trump's PAC had not posted a detailed public legal reply on the Variety page at filing time. Copyright suits over campaign walk-up songs have become a recurring music-business flashpoint. Courts often weigh whether a political use is licensed or fair.
What we know: According to Variety, Young sued Trump's PAC for $10 million over Rockin' in the Free World at rallies.
What we don't: How Trump's committee will respond in court. Only Variety has reported this so far; NewsHabit hasn't seen independent confirmation.
Where outlets agree According to Variety, Neil Young filed a $10 million copyright suit against Trump's PAC over rally use of the song.
Where they differ Variety reports Young's copyright claims; Trump's PAC has not posted a detailed reply on that page.