Warren says Trump betrayed fans with US DOJ, Live Nation settlement
( March 9, 2026, 20:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Senator Elizabeth Warren said President Trump has betrayed fans exploited by Ticketmaster after the Department of Justice entered into a settlement with parent company Live Nation, both of which had been sued for alleged monopolization of the live entertainment industry. "This fine is less than 1% of Live Nation's revenue last year AND lets them continue to rip off fans with a 15% 'Ticketmaster Tax.' It's wrong," Warren said in a post to X, before calling for the break up of the companies.Statement follows below, posted to X: ...
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