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Trump Pardons Tim Leiweke Amid Controversial Antitrust Investigation

12/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Tim Leiweke, former CEO of Oak View Group, for a bid-rigging scheme tied to $375 million arena in Austin.
The Department of Justice had investigated Leiweke for over a year to compel his testimony in a Live Nation antitrust case.
Critics say the pardon undermines DOJ efforts and raises concerns about Trump's influence after a golf meeting with former Congressman Trey Gowdy.

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U.S. President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Tim Leiweke, former CEO of Oak View Group, for a bid-rigging scheme tied to $375 million arena in Austin.
The Department of Justice had investigated Leiweke for over a year to compel his testimony in a Live Nation antitrust case.
Critics say the pardon undermines DOJ efforts and raises concerns about Trump's influence after a golf meeting with former Congressman Trey Gowdy.