Trump Criticizes Google's Influence but Stops Short of Endorsing Its Breakup
In a Bloomberg interview, Trump expressed concerns over Google's power and alleged bias, yet refrained from explicitly supporting antitrust actions.
- During an interview, Trump accused Google of amplifying negative stories about him, claiming the search engine is biased.
- Trump stated he contacted Google's CEO to express dissatisfaction with search results, labeling the company as 'rigged.'
- Despite criticizing Google, Trump acknowledged its success and power, suggesting regulatory changes rather than a breakup.
- Trump highlighted the importance of maintaining American tech dominance, citing competition with China as a concern.
- His running mate, J.D. Vance, has openly supported breaking up Google, contrasting with Trump's more cautious stance.