The DOJ's Top Antitrust Officer Has Left as Lobbying Surges
5 days ago
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- The head of the DOJ’s antitrust division, Gail Slater, was ousted after clashing with Attorney General Pam Bondi over corporate crime enforcement.
- Slater’s departure follows internal divisions and corporate lobbying, impacting major antitrust cases against Live Nation, Visa, and Apple.
- Live Nation’s stock surged after Slater’s exit; the company faces an antitrust trial over alleged exclusionary practices in ticket sales.
- Lobbyist Mike Davis reportedly influenced Slater’s removal after criticizing her during a meeting with the president.
- Democratic leaders are demanding transparency regarding Slater’s ouster and the Live Nation case.
- Visa and Apple have increased lobbying efforts amid antitrust scrutiny, with Visa spending over $11 million in 2023.