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Former US President Donald Trump threatened to shut down Google due to antitrust concerns.
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Trump’s comments came after Google didn’t call him following an assassination attempt, but also align with conservative efforts to target Big Tech.
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A US judge recently ruled that Google violated antitrust law, declaring it a monopolist in the online search market.
Donald Trump, the former US President, has threatened to shut down Google, citing antitrust concerns. Trump’s comments came after Google didn’t call him following an assassination attempt, but they also align with conservative efforts to target Big Tech companies. Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, has also been vocal about breaking up Big Tech companies, including Google.
A US judge recently ruled that Google violated antitrust law, declaring it a monopolist in the online search market. The judge found that Google has a 90% share of the online search market and has acted to maintain its monopoly. The case will now move to a “remedy” phase, where potential solutions to address Google’s monopolistic practices will be determined.
This development raises concerns about the potential consequences for Google and the online advertising landscape. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced its intention to appeal the ruling, setting the stage for a protracted legal battle.
Long overdue, but it’s time to break Google up.
This matters far more than any other election integrity issue. The monopolistic control of information in our society resides with an explicitly progressive technology company. https://t.co/vfXbL8f545
— JD Vance (@JDVance) February 23, 2024
