Industry Sep 3, 2026
Live Nation Hired Trump Lawyer Amid DOJ Antitrust Case
In short
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
Live Nation enlisted the services of Donald Trump's personal lawyer, James C. McDonald, as the company sought to influence the U.S. Department of Justice to settle an antitrust lawsuit. This action was reportedly taken as part of Live Nation's efforts to persuade the DOJ to resolve the litigation.
A report by The Wall Street Journal has shed light on the involvement of Trump and the White House in pressuring the DOJ regarding this matter. McDonald's role was specifically to work on the antitrust case against Live Nation. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
A report by The Wall Street Journal has shed light on the involvement of Trump and the White House in pressuring the DOJ regarding this matter. McDonald's role was specifically to work on the antitrust case against Live Nation. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.