Industry Aug 28, 2026
Live Nation Hired Trump Lawyer Amid DOJ Probe
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.
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The Wall Street Journal reported on alleged White House influence regarding an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation. The report indicated that Live Nation hired Donald Trump's personal lawyer, James "McDonald" McDonald, to assist with the case, suggesting an effort to persuade the US Department of Justice to settle the litigation.