NPR recently shocked social media users with a tweet that appeared to admit Big Tech has the ability to influence elections. "Whether or not Facebook decides to reinstate former President Trump’s account in the coming months will likely have major consequences for Trump's political power and possible future campaign," NPR wrote on Twitter. In the wake of Facebook's decision to keep Trump off their platform, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., renewed calls for antitrust action against the company and other Big Tech platforms. He's also introduced his Bust Up Big Tech Act to reel in the reach of Google and Amazon, effectively banning them from marketing their own retail goods alongside other sellers. "It's past time to bust up Big Tech companies, restore competition, and give power back the American consumers," Hawley said of the bill.

Source: Fox News May 09, 2021 14:15 UTC