Donald Trump claims NFL fans are paying ‘$1,000 a game’ to watch football

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Donald Trump raised concerns over escalating NFL ticket prices, claiming fans are now paying $1,000 per game. The implications of these prices raise questions about access to sports amidst ongoing investigations into NFL media practices by the Department of Justice.

The Department of Justice opened an investigation into the NFL last month over whether its media distribution practices violate antitrust law, essentially asking whether the league has been systematically pushing games behind streaming paywalls at the expense of fans who can’t afford them. It’s a legitimate and important question for America’s most-watched sport. That’s why…