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Google Accused of Shadow Banning Trump Assassination Attempt Search Results from Two Weeks Ago

Jul 28, 2024, 05:57 PM

Google has been accused of suppressing search results related to an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Users have reported that Google's Autocomplete feature does not suggest results for queries about the incident, while searches for other presidential assassination attempts, such as those on Harry S. Truman and Ronald Reagan, do appear. This has led to allegations that Google is intentionally downplaying the event, which occurred two weeks ago. Critics argue that this suppression, described as shadow banning, may be an attempt to influence the upcoming presidential election. The incident has sparked significant controversy and has drawn attention to the role of big tech companies in shaping public discourse. Notably, Texas Rep. Chip Roy is among those who have observed this issue.