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Neil Young sues Trump committee over rally song
The suit, filed in federal court in Richmond, Virginia, also asks a judge to bar the committee from using Young's music going forward; the song again.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Variety: “Neil Young Files $10 Million Suit Against Trump for Using ‘Rockin’ in the Free World,’ Six Years After a Prior Settlement Over the Same Song”, with reporting from Consequence and Yahoo Entertainment (Variety).
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:16 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Trump.
The real story
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- VarietyNeil Young Files $10 Million Suit Against Trump for Using ‘Rockin’ in the Free World,’ Six Years After a Prior Settlement Over the Same Song
- ConsequenceNeil Young Sues Trump for $10 Million Over Unauthorized Use of "Rockin' in the Free World" October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo Entertainment (Variety)Neil Young Files $10 Million Suit Against Trump for Using ‘Rockin’ in the Free World,’ Six Years After a Prior Settlement Over the Same Song October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNeil Young is suing Trump's political action committee for ten million dollars over "Rockin' in the Free World," the walkup song at midterm rallies, and folks, this is a rematch!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRound one was twenty twenty, when the campaign promised not to use it again without a license.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe suit, filed in Richmond, says it played in Youngstown on October twelfth.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe song is about hollow political promises. The promise was not to play it.
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