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Study finds Google’s media bias favors Harris over Trump

MediaResponse
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5:50 AM
AFA Action

TUPELO, Miss. — Recent findings from a Media Research Center (MRC) study found that Google featured VP Harris’ campaign website as a more desirable resource on its search engine results than former President Trump’s campaign website. MRC conducted two separate searches, “Donald Trump presidential race 2024” and “Kamala Harris presidential race 2024” to determine where Google would position each candidate’s website. In addition to finding bias toward VP Harris, MRC found more left-leaning articles placed higher in Google’s search engine, as opposed to conservative ones.  

Google’s ability to favor the Democratic party not only holds the power to persuade the 2024 presidential election outcome but the future of the country, forcing Americans to accept a political agenda that defies many principles and God-given values the country was founded on.

Walker Wildmon, CEO of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of the American Family Association is urging Americans to stand up to the media’s bias and demand fairness and neutrality in the media.  

“Google’s biased and manipulated search results are yet another example of Big Tech’s overt attempts to sway public perception and shift the narrative to favor left-leaning candidates,” says Wildmon. “This study highlights that the conservative voice, once again, is being drowned out by a platform that claims neutrality. Americans must remain vigilant in calling out these tactics, ensuring that platforms like Google are held accountable for their suppression of conservative values. It’s time we demand transparency and fairness in our online spaces, especially when our nation’s future is on the line.

“Finally, a question that must be answered: is Google’s search manipulation in favor of a major candidate for public office an in-kind campaign contribution? If so, such a contribution must be reported to the Federal Election Commission and could jeopardize Google’s claimed liability protections as a neutral platform.”

In an effort to help Americans make informed and unbiased decisions in this November’s upcoming General Election, iVoterGuide, a division of AFA Action, is providing in-depth research on candidates across the country. iVoterGuide’s goal is to equip faith-based voters to know the truth about not only candidates but also important ballot measures so they can be good stewards of their citizenship. View iVoterGuide’s presidential and state voter guides here.

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America by persuading individuals with the truth of the Gospel, challenging the lost to repent, promoting societal values that are consistent with Scripture, restraining evil and exposing the works of darkness, motivating people to take a stand on cultural and moral issues, and encouraging Christians to bear witness to the world the love of Jesus Christ. Find AFA Action Alerts here. 

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AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.