Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and the Meat Industry
Similarly, when Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., questioned her on the DOJ’s antitrust cases against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live entertainment industry and Agri Stats for allegedly facilitating price coordination among meat processors, Slater again pledged to thoroughly review the case files upon taking office.
A Divided Response to Slater’s Appointment
While Slater received broad bipartisan backing, Sen. Blumenthal voiced strong objections, accusing the administration of weaponizing the DOJ for political purposes.
“Ms. Slater may have an impressive background and expertise,” Blumenthal said. “But the pattern so far is that this administration is dead set on undermining the independence of the Department of Justice and weaponizing it against the president’s enemies.”
Despite these concerns, Slater’s confirmation sets the stage for a new chapter in DOJ antitrust enforcement, with major corporate battles on the horizon.
As she steps into one of the most scrutinized roles in Washington, the tech industry, corporate America, and consumers alike will be watching closely to see how she wields the DOJ’s antitrust hammer in the months ahead.
