J.D. Vance, the running mate of former President Donald Trump, announced his intention to "break up" some of the world’s largest tech companies if Trump wins the 2024 presidential election.
Too Big and Powerful
Vance, a former Ohio senator, specifically targeted Google, describing it as "far too big, far too powerful," according to Ziare
Vance’s rhetoric aligns with a growing sentiment among some U.S. lawmakers, including Lina Khan, the head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appointed by President Joe Biden.
Khan, known for her aggressive stance against big tech, has frequently criticized these companies for their dominant market positions and has threatened to dismantle them. Her efforts have already shown results, as a Washington judge recently found Google guilty of anti-competitive practices related to its search engine.
Deep Ties to Silican Valley
The attacks from Trump’s camp against big tech are not just about market dominance but also have political undertones.
Trump has repeatedly accused companies like Google and Facebook of bias, alleging that they censored conservative voices, particularly during the 2020 presidential election.
Trump’s forthcoming book, "Save America," reportedly contains further criticism of Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, whom Trump blames for his 2020 election loss due to alleged electoral fraud.
Vance himself has deep ties to Silicon Valley, having worked there for several years in both biotech and venture capital. His experience and connections in the tech industry have strengthened Trump’s influence in a region traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party.
