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DOJ Approves Alphabet's $30B Wiz Deal Amid Controversy

11/7/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice approved Alphabet's acquisition of Wiz, valued at over $30 billion.
The decision followed antitrust scrutiny as Alphabet faces ongoing legal challenges.
Wiz Chief Executive Assaf Rappaport announced the approval at a Wall Street Journal event.
Critics, including antitrust attorney Lee Hepner, called the decision "blunt corruption."
They linked it to Alphabet's support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s $300 million ballroom project.

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The U.S. Department of Justice approved Alphabet's acquisition of Wiz, valued at over $30 billion.
The decision followed antitrust scrutiny as Alphabet faces ongoing legal challenges.
Wiz Chief Executive Assaf Rappaport announced the approval at a Wall Street Journal event.
Critics, including antitrust attorney Lee Hepner, called the decision "blunt corruption."
They linked it to Alphabet's support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s $300 million ballroom project.