Young sues Trump for using his songs

Neil Young sued U.S. President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign on Tuesday, accusing it of copyright infringement for playing the rocker’s songs without permission.

In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Young objected to the playing of Rockin’ in the Free World and Devil’s Sidewalk numerous times at rallies and political events, including a June 20 rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Young said he has complained about Trump’s use

of his songs since 2015, and that the campaign has “wilfully” ignored him despite lacking a license. He had also objected when Trump played his music while visiting Mount Rushmore on July 3.

“This complaint is not intended to disrespect the rights and opinions of American citizens, who are free to support the candidate of their choosing,” Young’s lawyers said in the complaint. “However, Plaintiff in good conscience cannot allow his music to be used as a ‘theme song’ for a divisive, un-American campaign of ignorance and hate.”

The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Young is seeking damages of up to $150,000 per infringement.