Google and YouTube Accused of Collaborating with Biden Administration on Censorship
Internal emails reveal Big Tech companies capitulated to White House pressure to censor content, sparking investigation by House Judiciary Committee.
- Rep. Jim Jordan reveals internal emails showing Google and its YouTube subsidiary sought to work closely with the Biden administration on policy fronts, including censoring content.
- The Biden administration praised Google for its censorship efforts, using this as leverage to pressure Facebook to follow suit.
- Facebook's President for Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, expressed concerns about First Amendment rights and the impact of censorship on free expression in the US.
- Despite these concerns, Facebook and Google/YouTube eventually capitulated to the White House's pressure due to other policy priorities.
- The House Judiciary and Weaponization Committee are investigating the matter, issuing deposition subpoenas to two senior Biden White House officials.