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In an eyebrow-raising move that could have been ripped straight from a thriller novel, Google has decided to play the role of gatekeeper when it comes to information surrounding the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Instead of proactive dissemination of facts, the tech giant has opted to pull the strings behind the curtain, effectively scrubbing the very mention of Trump’s close call from its autocomplete suggestions. This censorship feels less like a coincidence and more like an elaborate conspiracy designed to stifle information and meddle once again in the political arena.
On a casual Sunday, savvy internet sleuths at Breitbart News put Google’s autocomplete function to the test. Instead of receiving logical autocomplete suggestions following the terms “assassination attempt,” users were bombarded with names like Truman, Reagan, and even Bob Marley—seriously, Bob Marley? The list seemed less like a response to a serious incident and more like a bizarre trivia game. Even when one dared to type “assassination attempt trum,” Google maintained its secrecy, offering up Truman again, as if the phrase could only be associated with historical figures who weren’t under real threat of being taken out.
Google Memory-Holes Attempted Assassination of Trump
A key feature of the search engine omitted any mention of the former president’s assassination attempt. #Google #TrumpAssasinationAttempt #SearchEngine #USElection #interference https://t.co/qbn8wE6SLh
— The European Conservative (@EuroConOfficial) July 29, 2024
Typing in the full phrase, “assassination attempt trump,” revealed the ultimate failure of information sharing, with no suggestions whatsoever. It could almost be humorous, if it weren’t so concerning. The incident would make anyone suspicious: just what is Google trying to hide? This is particularly rich from a company that’s been accused of election interference time and again. So, it seems that keeping President Trump out of the spotlight concerning an attempt on his life makes perfect sense for their agenda.
Meanwhile, the mainstream media’s take on the incident added another layer of absurdity to the whole situation. Outlets like CNN and the Washington Post opted for creative wording that could easily qualify for a headline in some dystopian fiction. Their play-by-play descriptions of the assassination attempt ranged from “Trump escorted away after loud noises” to “Trump removed from stage,” leaving out the crucial detail of why the furor unfolded in the first place: a misguided young gunman taking aim at the former president. It seems as though CNN and their pals would rather focus on the “whoops, forgot to mention a bullet” angle than delivering a straightforward account of what transpired.
Newsweek, too, joined the circus by claiming Trump might not have been shot at all, citing the FBI Director’s head-scratching assertions that there’s uncertainty over whether it was a bullet that struck the former president’s ear. These “mistruths” were quickly debunked by Rep. Ronny Jackson, a past White House physician. Jackson stood firm in his statement that the evidence was clear and pointed: it was indeed a bullet that grazed Trump’s ear. If that’s not a man making the rounds to clear this pesky confusion, what is?
In the realms of Google search results, such ongoing censorship isn’t anything new. Reports indicate that when someone searches for candidates related to the presidential race of 2024, they’ll find President Joe Biden’s campaign site taking the top spot, while Trump’s website languishes out of sight on a lower page. This might just be Google’s way to keep the current political landscape feeling nice and cozy for their preferred party—leaving conservatives scratching their heads at what exactly is going on behind the tech curtain. In today’s climate, you can count on tech giants to play favorites, all while deciding what everyday Americans should see and, more importantly, what they should ignore.
