Michael Rapino

President Donald Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino about an antitrust lawsuit before the Justice Department settled it, according to a court filing. The settlement faced criticism for not addressing Live Nation's market dominance, and a jury later found the company a monopoly. White House lawyers were involved in communications between Live Nation and the Justice Department during negotiations.

President Donald Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino about an antitrust lawsuit before the Justice Department settled it, according to a court filing. The settlement, which most states refused to join, followed a jury verdict that Live Nation and Ticketmaster formed a monopoly. The Justice Department's involvement in the case has drawn scrutiny over potential White House interference.

President Donald Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino about an antitrust lawsuit before the Justice Department settled the case. The settlement faced criticism from states and a jury later found Live Nation to be a monopoly, though the White House and Justice Department did not immediately comment on the matter.

A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster held an anticompetitive monopoly over major concert venues, leading to a loss for the companies in a multi-state lawsuit. The verdict follows a four-day trial where states accused Live Nation of stifling competition and inflating ticket prices.