Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, recently threatened to prosecute Google if he wins the election this November. Trump accused Google of displaying biased search results, showing only negative stories about him while promoting positive stories about his opponent, Kamala Harris. Despite lacking evidence to support his claim, Trump vowed to take action against Google for “interfering in elections.” This threat comes amidst a broader trend of Trump vowing to prosecute his political rivals if he regains the presidency.
While some news outlets suggest Trump’s reaction may be linked to a conservative study on search engine bias, Google denies manipulating search results to favor any candidate. The tech giant maintains that search results are impartial and reflect common search queries. Trump’s aggressive stance towards his opponents has also extended to calls for prosecuting Nancy Pelosi over alleged insider trading and security failures during the Capitol riot.
Trump’s threats of prosecution against various entities involved in alleged misconduct signal a pattern of legal aggression he may pursue if granted another term in office.