Industry Aug 29, 2026

Live Nation Hired Trump Lawyer Amid DOJ Antitrust Case

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The Wall Street Journal has published a report into the role of Donald Trump and the White House in pressuring the US Department Of Justice to settle its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation.

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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Live Nation Hired Trump Lawyer Amid DOJ Antitrust Case
Live Nation hired Donald Trump's personal lawyer, James McDonald, to influence the US Department of Justice's settlement of an antitrust lawsuit against the company. A report in The Wall Street Journal detailed the White House's alleged role in pressuring the DOJ to resolve the litigation with Live Nation.

Originally reported by Complete Music Update.