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Alphabet Denies Biden Pressure Over YouTube Covid Misinformation

11/1/2025

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In October 2025, Alphabet Inc. said the Biden administration pressured YouTube to curb Covid-19 misinformation.
Democrats, led by Jamie Raskin of the House Judiciary Committee, presented transcripts from 20 Alphabet Inc. employees showing no coercion.
Raskin questioned the GOP's credibility, saying testimonies contradicted the claims.
YouTube settled a lawsuit over the suspension of U.S. President Donald Trump's account without admitting fault.

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In October 2025, Alphabet Inc. said the Biden administration pressured YouTube to curb Covid-19 misinformation.
Democrats, led by Jamie Raskin of the House Judiciary Committee, presented transcripts from 20 Alphabet Inc. employees showing no coercion.
Raskin questioned the GOP's credibility, saying testimonies contradicted the claims.
YouTube settled a lawsuit over the suspension of U.S. President Donald Trump's account without admitting fault.