Harris Campaign Alters Google Ads, Raises Federal Election Campaign Act Concerns

Aug 13, 2024, 07:35 PM

The Harris campaign has been editing news headlines and descriptions within Google search ads to make it appear as if major publishers like the Guardian, Reuters, and CBS News are supportive of Kamala Harris. This strategy, reported by Axios, involves altering the presentation of news in sponsored ads, leading to concerns about misinformation and media manipulation. Google maintains that its sponsored disclosures are sufficient to prevent voter deception, though media outlets may disagree. Questions have arisen about whether this violates the Federal Election Campaign Act.