Daryl Hannah, actress and wife of musician Neil Young, has publicly stated that the Trump administration attempted to sabotage Young's efforts to become a U.S. citizen in 2019. Hannah made the claim in recent interviews, alleging that the administration actively worked to impede Young's naturalization process.
While Hannah did not provide specific details regarding the alleged sabotage, she asserted that the efforts were deliberate and politically motivated. The motivation behind the alleged interference remains unclear. Neil Young, a Canadian citizen for most of his life, applied for U.S. citizenship after residing in the country for many years. He officially became a U.S. citizen in January 2020. Neither representatives for the Trump administration nor Neil Young have commented further on the allegations.
Daryl Hannah: Trump Admin Tried to Block Neil Young's Citizenship
Actress Daryl Hannah alleges the Trump administration attempted to interfere with Neil Young's application for U.S. citizenship in 2019. Hannah claims the administration tried to sabotage the singer-songwriter's naturalization process. The reason for the alleged interference remains unclear. Young officially became a U.S. citizen in January 2020.