Donald Trump launches Twitter attack on 'total hypocrite' Neil Young
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Trump used one of Young's songs, "Rockin' In The Free World," as entrance music at his presidential campaign announcement on June 16. Afterwards, Young's manager released a careful statement saying he did not authorize Trump to make his song a part of the campaign.
"Neil Young, a Canadian citizen, is a supporter of Bernie Sanders for president of the United States of America," Young's manager said.
On Wednesday, Trump fired off a number of tweets criticizing Young for being a "total hypocrite." He claimed Young attempted to do a business deal with him and even recently invited him to a concert. Trump included a photo of Young in his office and partial images of documents as proof of his claim the singer recently asked him for money for "an audio deal:"
.@Neilyoung A few months ago Neil Young came to my office looking for $$ on an audio deal & called me last week to go to his concert. Wow!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2015
For the nonbeliever, here is a photo of @Neilyoung in my office and his $$ request-total hypocrite. pic.twitter.com/Xm4BJvetIa
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2015
Trump added that he didn't even think Young's music was one of the best songs at his campaign launch:
.@Neilyoung's song, "Rockin' In The Free World" was just one of 10 songs used as background music. Didn't love it anyway.
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2015
Representatives for Trump and Young did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.
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