Former President Donald Trump has made claims that Google is engaging in illegal activities by only revealing bad stories about him and good stories about his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump stated that he plans to ask the Justice Department to prosecute Google if he wins the 2024 presidential election. This claim was based on a study conducted by the conservative Media Research Center, which found that Google favored Harris over Trump in search rankings. However, a Google spokesperson denied these claims and pointed out the limitations of the study.
Trump’s threat to prosecute Google is just the latest in a series of expressed desires to use the power of the federal government to punish his perceived enemies. During his time as president, Trump also reportedly tried to prosecute rivals like Hillary Clinton and James Comey. If Trump were to win the election, advisors and former aides believe he would prioritize personal loyalty and commitment to his agenda when choosing appointees for his next administration.
Despite claims of illegal activities by Google, experts are concerned about Trump’s desires to use the federal government for personal vendettas. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that presidents are immune from criminal prosecution for conduct involving the Justice Department, which could impact any potential legal action against Google in the future. Trump has previously pleaded not guilty to charges related to federal criminal election interference and is contesting whether a trial can move forward.
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