How Trump intervened in the DOJ case against Live Nation

The U.S. Department of Justice spent more than a decade building an antitrust case against Live Nation, accusing the company of illegally dominating the live event industry and keeping ticket prices high. However, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, President Trump urged senior DOJ officials to settle the case just days before it was set to go to trial.

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The Department of Justice spent more than a decade building a case accusing Live Nation of illegally dominating the live event industry by thwarting competition to keep ticket prices high.

Rebecca Ballhaus discussed the findings with PBS NewsHour, highlighting the alleged intervention by the former president. The investigation suggests that Trump's influence may have impacted the DOJ's pursuit of the case, which aimed to address anti-competitive practices in the ticketing market.

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But according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, President Trump urged senior DOJ officials to settle the case just days before it was set to go to trial.

The case against Live Nation focused on allegations of thwarting competition to maintain control over the market. The timing of Trump's alleged urging to settle, so close to the trial date, raises questions about potential political interference in the judicial process.

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Ali Rogin discussed more with Rebecca Ballhaus.