Trump discussed Live Nation with its CEO before antitrust settlement, court filing shows

A court filing reveals that President Trump spoke directly with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino in February about the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, though no substantive settlement terms were discussed. White House lawyers were involved in ongoing talks, and the federal settlement included a cap on certain service fees and new ticketing options for promoters and venues, following a jury verdict that found monopolistic practices.