Trump Signs Order to Combat Ticket Scalping

President Donald Trump, with musician Kid Rock by his side, signed an executive order aimed at curbing ticket scalping and ensuring price transparency in the live entertainment industry. The order directs the Attorney General and Treasury Secretary to enforce compliance with tax laws for ticket resales and mandates the Federal Trade Commission to address unfair practices in the secondary ticket market. This move targets practices where scalpers use bots to buy tickets in bulk and resell them at inflated prices, a problem highlighted during high-profile events like Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. The executive order emphasizes enforcing the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act of 2016, seeking to protect consumers from hidden fees and price gouging. Kid Rock, who has advocated for affordable ticket prices, supported the order, emphasizing the need for fans to access fair ticket prices without enriching unscrupulous resellers. This initiative aligns with previous efforts by President Joe Biden's administration to address similar issues in the ticketing industry.