Donald Trump has spent years borrowing from others or taking over spaces never meant for him. He’s taking over the John F. Kennedy Center and causing further damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. But the stage is usually where he tries to shine with his grand entrances and exits. Trump uses music from some of the biggest names in entertainment to energize his political rallies. President Donald Trump’s entrance song has led to another battle with a furious rock legend. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) This time, he went too far, and one man is demanding more than an apology. A rock legend is demanding payment after accusing the president’s campaign operation of ignoring a warning it had already received. 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Young is seeking $10 million in damages and a court order preventing further unauthorized political performances of his music. His attorneys, Robert Besser and Scott Simmons, didn’t mince words when describing the song’s meaning. They called it “a blistering anthem” that exposes the gap between American political promises and the struggles of disadvantaged communities. Their conclusion was even more pointed. “In short, the song is the opposite of everything that Donald J. Trump stands for,” the complaint states. The lawsuit also alleges Trump was personally aware that permission was required and that Young would never grant it. Trump himself is not named as an individual defendant. The dispute stretches back to 2015, when Trump played the song while announcing his first presidential campaign at Trump Tower. Young publicly objected. When the music resurfaced during Trump’s 2020 campaign, the musician sued again. According to the new complaint, Trump’s previous campaign organization settled that case and promised not to use the song again without authorization. Young now claims the latest performances damaged his reputation by suggesting he supports a president he has repeatedly condemned. Yahoo! Entertainment readers wasted little time celebrating the lawsuit. “Go Neil!” one commenter cheered. Another suggested Young borrow Trump’s own aggressive legal strategy, writing, “He should do as Trump does and sue him for $100 BILLION.” “All musicians should sue him for everything he’s got!” another declared. Others offered musical advice. “Trump should just stick with ‘YMCA’ and Lee Greenwood songs,” one reader joked. A fifth celebrated the reversal, writing, “Love it when shoe is on the other foot!!” Young isn’t the only entertainer furious about the administration’s musical choices. Recently, 23-year-old Twitch streamer PlaqueBoyMax blasted the White House after its official TikTok account used his song “Man of the Year” in a promotional video. The clip featured the president, Air Force One and dramatic footage accompanied by the words “MAN OF THE YEAR.” The track, released in January 2025, is credited to PlaqueBoyMax, UnoTheActivist and 5STAR. The White House labeled the audio as its own original sound. The streamer responded with a three-word profanity-laced insult, making clear he wasn’t impressed with the administration’s use of his work. Taylor Swift has also found herself caught in Trump’s ongoing music controversies. In August, the Team Trump TikTok account shared footage of Trump and Melania watching fireworks while playing Swift’s song “August.” The caption mocked the singer, suggesting she would be thrilled to hear her music accompanying the president. But the apparent trolling backfired. By Aug. 7, Swift’s song had disappeared from the video. It was replaced with the pro-Trump track “TRUMP is my PRESIDENT” by Lounge Vibes. Swift never publicly addressed the removal, although her fans celebrated the switch as a quiet victory. Another Team Trump video featuring her song “Father Figure,” originally posted in November 2025, also subsequently lost its audio. The singer previously criticized Trump for sharing AI-generated images falsely suggesting she endorsed his 2024 presidential campaign. Now, with Young pursuing millions in court and younger entertainers publicly rejecting the administration’s promotional videos, Trump’s relationship with the music industry is becoming increasingly contentious. The president may enjoy borrowing famous songs, but Young is determined to make the latest alleged performance expensive. Neil Young basically walked up to Trump, slapped a $10M lawsuit on the table, and said, “If you’re gonna hijack my music, you’re gonna pay stadium‑tour prices.” https://t.co/wcbEK8WbFw— J (@jasonllevin) October 28, 2026 Trump Hit with $10 Million Lawsuit After Rock Legend Claims His Campaign Crossed the Line Again — and This Time He Wants More Than an Apology ...read more read less