# Neil Young Sues Trump Over Song Copyright

> Neil Young sues Trump for $10m over copyright of 'Rockin' in the Free World'.
- Title: Neil Young Sues Trump Over Song Copyright · Deadline
- Summary: Neil Young sues Trump for $10m over copyright of 'Rockin' in the Free World'. Neil Young filed a $10 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald…
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- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/neil-young-sues-trump-copyright-1237205848
- Author: Dominic Patten
- Published: 2026-10-27T01:48:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: neil young, donald trump, rockin in the free world, copyright infringement, sue, 10 million dollars, entertainment, culture
## Neil Young sues Trump
Neil Young filed a $10 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump for using his song 'Rockin' in the Free World'.

> Rockin’ in the Free World is a blistering anthem that contrasts the hollow promises of American political rhetoric with the harsh realities faced by the poor, homeless and forgotten
## Song Critique
The song contrasts political rhetoric with poverty, homelessness, and despair, directly opposing Trump's values.

> The lyrics paint vivid street-level portraits, a mother discarding her baby, addicts lost in despair, garbage piling in the shadows of prosperity
## Trump's Stance
Trump's actions contradict the song's message of shared freedom, which Young claims he represents.

> In short, the Song is the opposite of everything that Donald J. Trump stands for
## Key takeaway

Neil Young filed a $10 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump for using his song 'Rockin' in the Free World'.