The concerns over the biased practices of tech giants, particularly Google, have been a longstanding issue for conservatives, who have faced repeated instances of discrimination against their candidates and causes. Despite concerted efforts by the Republican National Committee to challenge Google’s discriminatory actions through legal channels, their recent case was dismissed by a Biden-appointed federal judge, leaving conservatives vulnerable to further censorship and interference in the digital sphere.
A recent report from the Media Research Center (MRC) sheds light on a troubling pattern of Google’s interference in U.S. elections spanning over 16 years. The MRC’s findings reveal 41 documented instances of election meddling by Google, illustrating a systemic bias against conservative voices and agendas. This interference goes beyond mere suppression of Republican content, with documented cases of Google actively working against President Trump’s campaign and boosting support for Hillary Clinton.
Following the Democrats’ electoral defeat in 2016, Google ramped up its efforts to manipulate election outcomes, as evidenced by internal communications and leaked recordings. Discussions among Google executives revealed a concerted strategy to prevent another “Trump situation,” indicating a deliberate agenda to sway electoral results in favor of left-wing candidates, thus undermining the democratic process.
In the lead-up to the 2016 election, Google utilized its search algorithm to manipulate search results, favoring positive content about Hillary Clinton while suppressing negative information. This biased approach extended to other areas, such as labeling the California GOP as linked to “Nazism” and limiting the visibility of conservative media outlets in Google News, effectively controlling the narrative to suit their agenda.
The 2020 election witnessed further attempts by Google to influence public opinion, including the disabling of Tulsi Gabbard’s Google Ads account and selectively blocking GOP fundraising emails. Moreover, Google deliberately buried campaign websites for Republican candidates in key Senate races, potentially swaying millions of voters and distorting the electoral outcome in favor of liberal interests.
As the 2022 election cycle looms, conservatives must remain vigilant against the manipulative tactics of Big Tech, particularly Google, in their efforts to sway the democratic process. Reducing reliance on Google and exploring alternative platforms that uphold principles of free speech and political diversity is imperative to safeguarding electoral integrity and preserving conservative voices in the public sphere. Despite facing formidable challenges, conservatives must persevere in their fight against censorship and biased manipulation by tech giants like Google to ensure fair and transparent elections for all Americans.
