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Live Nation Adds Trump Ally Richard Grenell to Board During DOJ Antitrust Probe

The appointment highlights Live Nation's strategy to leverage political connections as it faces a federal lawsuit and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

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Richard Grenell, special presidential envoy for special missions of the United States, speaks during a Kennedy Center Board dinner with US President Donald Trump, not pictured, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Overview

  • Richard Grenell, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany and acting Director of National Intelligence under President Trump, has been elected to Live Nation Entertainment's board of directors.
  • The move comes as Live Nation faces a Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit seeking to break up the company and an investigation into alleged collusion with AEG Presents during the pandemic.
  • Grenell’s appointment is seen as a strategic effort to bolster Live Nation’s political advocacy and regulatory navigation, given his ties to Trump and diplomatic experience.
  • Live Nation’s board chairman, Randall Mays, emphasized Grenell’s background as a valuable asset to the company’s global live music efforts and industry reforms.
  • The DOJ lawsuit, supported by 30 states, accuses Live Nation and Ticketmaster of monopolistic practices, intensifying scrutiny of the entertainment giant.