Google is once again under the spotlight, this time for teaming up with the Democrat-aligned super PAC Priorities USA to co-host a social event that seems tailor-made to strategize against conservatives. The timing of this cozy gathering is hardly subtle, following Kamala Harris’s crushing loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 election. While most might expect a period of reflection after such a defeat, this duo appears to be doubling down on their “resist the Republican agenda” mantra.
The event kicks off with Priorities USA hosting a “digital retrospective” to analyze the role of online campaigning during the election. Given Harris’s defeat, one wonders how successful those digital efforts really were. Following this, attendees will shift gears to discuss future strategies for opposing conservative policies. Google, ever the gracious host, will take over for a networking happy hour, where Democrat insiders can toast to their next plan of action. It’s a partnership raising questions about the tech giant’s neutrality—or lack thereof.
For context, Priorities USA, a super PAC backed by deep-pocketed donors like George Soros, reportedly funneled $75 million into digital mobilization efforts to boost Harris. Despite this astronomical investment, the results left much to be desired. Yet, Google’s decision to align itself with this group isn’t exactly shocking. Trump has long accused the company of manipulating search algorithms to bury favorable news about him while amplifying negative coverage—a claim that resonates with many conservatives.
Google’s defense of its involvement in the event is as predictable as it is unconvincing. A company spokesperson emphasized that its political sales team frequently hosts gatherings for major ad buyers, supposedly on both sides of the aisle. However, conservatives may find it hard to recall similar champagne-fueled events hosted for Republican campaigns. The optics of this happy hour make it difficult to shake the impression that Silicon Valley’s loyalties lie squarely with the left.
Critics of Big Tech, including Elon Musk, have been vocal about Google’s alleged left-wing bias. Musk has called the company a tool of “far-left activists” and pointed to numerous examples of its suppression of conservative voices. Earlier this year, Musk even shared a video showing how a Google search for “Donald Trump” suspiciously yielded results focused on Kamala Harris. It’s not the first time Google has faced such accusations, and this latest collaboration with Priorities USA only adds fuel to the fire.
As Trump prepares to take the reins of power once again, the battle between conservatives and Big Tech is set to escalate. Google’s cozy relationship with Democrat operatives provides ample ammunition for critics who argue that Silicon Valley giants are more interested in shaping political narratives than maintaining impartiality. For conservatives, this latest move serves as yet another reminder that the fight against bias in Big Tech is far from over.
