Many people heard about the depth of Graham Platner's scandals when he withdrew from the Maine Senate race last week under pressure. Why weren't they aware of his Nazi tattoo or his racist and misogynistic Reddit posts? The facts were out there the entire time. The reality is that Apple and Google, the most dominant tech companies and news aggregators on the planet, actively shielded their users from any negative news about Platner for months.
Monday night on The National News Desk, Geoff Harris spoke with David Bozell, President of the Media Research Center (MRC), about a blockbuster special report from MRC. During the segment, Bozell shed light on exactly what Apple and Google worked so hard to keep hidden.
"Apple and Google News basically ran a protection racket for Graham Platner's campaign for the better part of seven months."@DavidBozell exposes Apple and Google's intentional censorship of negative Graham Platner stories on @TND pic.twitter.com/NnUEYYQGX7
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) July 14, 2026
Bozell stated, “Apple and Google News basically ran a protection racket for Graham Plater’s campaign for the better part of seven months.”
MRC’s research revealed that Apple News and Google News ran absolutely zero stories about Platner’s controversies. There were 112 critical reports available, including details about his Nazi tattoo and deleted Reddit posts where he called himself a “communist,” denounced America and attacked law enforcement. Yet, from November through May, these platforms maintained a total blackout.
The timing of this suppression was clearly intentional. On November 12, 2025, a poll was released showing that Platner was the only Democratic candidate who could hypothetically beat incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. Keeping Platner viable was crucial to preventing a Republican Senate majority, and Big Tech’s algorithms miraculously supported that exact political goal.
This study highlights how major news aggregation platforms wield dangerous influence over the information voters see during a political campaign. It underscores an urgent need for transparency and true accountability in how news is curated for the public by these massive tech companies.
Watch the full segment here:
