Trump Accuses Google of Election Interference Without Evidence
Former President Donald Trump has made headlines once again, accusing Google of displaying "bad articles" about him while favoring positive coverage of his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that he plans to sue the tech giant if he wins the upcoming presidential election. He claims this behavior constitutes illegal activity, urging the Department of Justice to take action against Google for what he describes as blatant election interference. However, Trump has not provided any evidence to support his claims.
Google's Response and Context of the Allegations
In response to Trump's accusations, Google defended its search practices, emphasizing that it does not manipulate search results to favor any political candidate. The company pointed out that the timing and popularity of topics can influence search results, and it confirmed that the two campaign websites for Trump and Harris ranked prominently in search results for specific queries. This comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Google, as the Biden administration has also taken legal action against the company for alleged abuses of its dominant position in the search and advertising markets.
Trump's Campaign Strategy and Continued Controversies
During a recent rally in Michigan, Trump reiterated his claims of election interference, asserting that his opponents will cheat to win. He also hinted at a potential role for billionaire Elon Musk in his administration, should he be re-elected. Trump's remarks come at a time when he faces multiple legal challenges, including allegations of sexual assault and interference in the 2020 election. His ongoing narrative of victimhood and claims of unfair treatment by the media seem to be central to his campaign strategy as he prepares for the upcoming election.
