Donald Trump Met With Live Nation CEO Ahead DOJ Antitrust Settlement
Donald Trump met with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino in the Oval Office at least twice before urging the DOJ to settle its antitrust suit with the company. The arrangement followed lobbying and other alleged “shadowy” efforts, and the DOJ settlement in March came just a week into the company’s federal trial. A March 5 White House meeting included Rapino, company lawyers and DOJ officials, including former AG Pam Bondi, and the settlement faced criticism over how it was reached.