🚨BREAKING: I am launching an investigation into Google – the biggest search engine in America – for censoring conservative speech during the most consequential election in our nation’s history.
Google is waging war on the democratic process.
It’s time to fight back.
— Attorney General Andrew Bailey (@AGAndrewBailey) October 25, 2024
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has opened a probe into Google, alleging that the tech giant is censoring conservative content during a critical election period. Bailey’s office will issue subpoenas to examine Google’s algorithms and their potential impact on conservative visibility in search results.
In his announcement, Bailey accused Google of “waging war on the democratic process” and suppressing Trump campaign information before Election Day. The Attorney General emphasized the investigation’s importance, calling for transparency and accountability in Google’s content practices.
Google has firmly denied these allegations, stating its commitment to nonpartisan search results that serve all users impartially. This investigation echoes longstanding tensions between Google and conservative leaders who have raised prior concerns over perceived algorithmic bias. Bailey’s initiative signals escalating scrutiny on big tech’s influence over information access in today’s politically charged environment.
- Fox Business: Missouri AG launching investigation into Google for alleged suppression of conservative speech
- Ars Technica: Missouri AG claims Google censors Trump, demands info on search algorithm
- X (formerly Twitter): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s announcement