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Neil Young Expresses Concern Over Potential U.S. Reentry Issues After Criticizing Trump

The musician fears his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration, combined with recent reports of political detentions, could jeopardize his return to the U.S. following his European tour.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Neil Young on stage during Farm Aid 2024 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on September 21, 2024 in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
Neil Young performs with Crazy Horse during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, as Kid Rock listens. 
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Overview

  • Neil Young, a dual Canadian-American citizen, has voiced concerns about being barred from reentering the U.S. after his European tour due to his criticism of President Donald Trump.
  • Young's fears stem from recent actions by the Trump administration, including deportations and detentions of individuals with critical political views.
  • The musician highlighted his belief that these policies threaten freedom of speech, referencing reports of travelers being detained for political opinions found on their devices.
  • Young's European tour is set to begin in June 2025, with U.S. dates scheduled to start in August, raising uncertainty about his participation in the American leg of the tour.
  • While some commentators have dismissed Young's concerns as exaggerated, his history of opposing Trump, including a 2020 lawsuit over music usage, adds context to his current apprehensions.