Neil Young Fears Trump’s America May Silence Him—Permanently
Rock legend Neil Young fears he may be barred from re-entering the U.S. after his European tour due to his vocal criticism of Donald Trump.
In a fiery post on his Neil Young Archives website, the Canadian-American musician warned that speaking out against the “worst president in the history of our great country” could make him a target for deportation or detention.
“If I come back and am barred, all the fans who bought tickets won’t see me play,” Young wrote, referencing recent reports of activists being denied entry. His concerns follow Trump-era policies scrutinising dissenters, though no direct law prevents re-entry for political speech.
Young, set to tour Europe this summer before U.S. dates in August, didn’t hold back: “Remember Freedom of Speech?” He also reposted a Guardian op-ed slamming Trump’s labor policies, doubling down on his activism.
With a career built on protest anthems, Young’s latest stand tests whether rock’s rebellious spirit can survive today’s political climate.
