Trump Tackles Ticket Scalping With New Order; Kid Rock Calls to 'Make America Fun Again'

March 31, 2025
Trump Tackles Ticket Scalping With New Order; Kid Rock Calls to 'Make America Fun Again'
  • This executive order reinforces the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act of 2016, which empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to penalize those who use bots for ticket monopolization and inflated reselling.

  • Kid Rock concluded the event by declaring, 'Make America Fun Again,' emphasizing the initiative's goal of making concerts more accessible for fans.

  • Swift's fans reported paying up to 70 times the face value for tickets, highlighting the issues of scalping and inflated prices that have plagued high-demand events.

  • Concerns about Ticketmaster's transparency and its failure to prevent bot purchases were raised during a Senate hearing following the chaos surrounding Swift's concert ticket sales.

  • The impact of the executive order on the music industry remains uncertain, as details on its implementation and enforcement are still awaited.

  • Concerns about the order's implications for the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation highlight the complexities of the ticketing landscape.

  • Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation, has faced significant backlash for its handling of ticket sales, particularly during Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour, which marked her first tour in five years.

  • Kid Rock attended an event where former President Trump signed an executive order aimed at combating ticket scalping and ensuring fair prices for fans.

  • The order requires federal agencies to report on their enforcement actions and suggest further regulatory measures within 180 days.

  • The live entertainment industry, contributing $132.6 billion to the U.S. economy and supporting approximately 913,000 jobs, has been plagued by unscrupulous practices that lead to excessive fees for consumers.

  • Critics, including music industry analyst Bob Lefsetz, have dismissed the executive order as ineffective, questioning its real impact and the lack of enforcement funding for the BOTS Act.

  • Despite the BOTS Act's passage, it has only been enforced once, underscoring the need for renewed action against ticket scalping.

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