A conservative advocacy group that serves as the Koch family's political arm is coming to Silicon Valley's defense as Google and Facebook face antitrust investigations
A conservative advocacy group that serves as the Koch family's political arm is coming to Silicon Valley's defense to push back against antitrust probes Google and Facebook are now facing from a vast array of state attorneys general.
A link in the AFP ad directs internet users to a form letter. In one addressed to Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is leading the Google probe, AFP states: "Too often, we see politicians using antitrust investigations to create a political spectacle while abusing its intended purpose."Sign Up
Paxton has already used his role at the helm of the investigation for political purposes. He solicited donations on Tuesday, for instance, in an email that touted his chutzpah for bringing the fight to "Silicon Valley titans," according to an email obtained by POLITICO.
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