In this episode of the Decoder podcast, the hosts delve into the uncertain landscape of antitrust enforcement in the tech sector with the upcoming Trump administration. Traditionally, Republicans have been pro-business, but there's a noticeable shift as they start to focus specifically on Big Tech. This change is largely fueled by worries about political bias rather than the usual antitrust concerns. The new appointees present an intriguing contradiction: while they generally support large corporations, they may also be inclined to break up Google for political reasons. The conversation highlights the legal and political intricacies of this shift, its potential effects on future mergers and acquisitions, and the unpredictable nature of ongoing antitrust cases against leading tech firms.
