Amy Klobuchar Slams Live Nation Settlement: ‘Every Sign Points to a Backroom Deal’

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Amy Klobuchar called out the Department of Justice’s settlement with Live Nation , saying it will do “little to lower costs, preserve venues, or protect fans” in a new interview with Rolling Stone . Speaking hours after the surprise deal was announced, the Minnesota senator expressed her frustration with both the terms of the deal and how it was reached. Specifically, she cited the unexpected ouster of the DOJ’s antitrust head, Gail Slater — who appeared eager to pursue the Live Nation case —