Alphabet's Google urges US government to avoid breaking up firm, source says
- Google has urged the U.S. Government to avoid breaking up the company, arguing it could pose a national security threat.
- Representatives from Google met with the Department of Justice to express concerns about proposals to limit business investments.
- Google stated that the current proposals would harm the American economy and national security.
- Google hopes for a change in perception regarding being labeled an illegal monopoly in the online search sector by regulators.
28 Articles
28 Articles
Google tells Trump’s DOJ that forcing a Chrome sale would harm national security
Google is no stranger to antitrust scrutiny, but the walls may be closing in. As the next phase of Google's search trial nears, the company's lawyers have reportedly met with representatives from the US Department of Justice in hopes of heading off a breakup. Google is reportedly pushing the argument that forcing it to spin off parts of the business and limit certain investments would constitute a national security threat. Google's antitrust sit…
Google Begs Trump DOJ to Reverse Course on Breaking Up Monopoly After Antitrust Trial
Google is asking the Trump administration's Justice Department to reconsider its push to break up the search giant, arguing that such a move could harm U.S. national security and the economy.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage