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Neil Young Sues Trump Committee for $10 Million Over Use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

Rolling StoneTuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1:30 AM

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The fundraising committee played the anthem at a rally this month despite a prior settlement barring such use without permission from Young himself, the lawsuit claims

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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. The fundraising committee played the anthem at a rally this month despite a prior settlement barring such use without permission from Young himself, the lawsuit claims
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The fundraising committee played the anthem at a rally this month despite a prior settlement barring such use without permission from Young himself, the lawsuit claims

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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.

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  1. Rolling Stone published: Neil Young Sues Trump Committee for $10 Million Over Use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

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