Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has recently intensified his efforts to combat what he perceives as censorship targeting former President Donald Trump. Bailey's actions encompass a series of legal maneuvers and public statements aimed at addressing alleged biases in both traditional and emerging media platforms.
Investigation into AI Chatbots
In July 2025, Attorney General Bailey initiated formal inquiries into major technology companies—Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta—concerning their artificial intelligence chatbots. Bailey's office alleges that these AI systems produced biased and factually inaccurate responses, particularly when asked to rank the last five U.S. presidents based on antisemitism. Despite Trump's pro-Israel policies, including relocating the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and brokering the Abraham Accords, chatbots like ChatGPT, Meta AI, and Gemini reportedly ranked him unfavorably. Bailey contends that such outputs may violate Missouri's consumer protection laws by misleading the public under the guise of neutrality. (ago.mo.gov)
Legal Actions Against Social Media Platforms
Bailey has also been active in challenging social media companies over alleged censorship of conservative viewpoints. In October 2024, he announced an investigation into Google, accusing the tech giant of manipulating search results to suppress information about Trump's campaign ahead of the presidential election. Bailey stated, "We have reason to believe that Google is manipulating their search results to deemphasize information about the Trump campaign prior to Election Day." Google has denied these allegations, asserting that its search services are designed to provide useful information to all users, regardless of political beliefs. (arstechnica.com)
Opposition to Gag Orders
In November 2023, Bailey filed an amicus brief opposing a gag order imposed on President Trump, arguing that it infringed upon the First Amendment rights of both Trump and the American electorate. He emphasized that such restrictions hinder free, fair, and open debate, especially during the critical period leading up to a presidential election. (ago.mo.gov)
Broader Implications and Criticisms
Bailey's actions have sparked a broader debate about the role of government in regulating speech and the potential for political bias in both traditional and digital media. Critics argue that his interventions may constitute government overreach and could set a precedent for using state power to influence private companies' content moderation policies. Supporters, however, view his efforts as necessary to ensure a balanced and fair public discourse, particularly in the context of perceived biases against conservative viewpoints.
As these legal battles unfold, they are likely to have significant implications for the intersection of technology, free speech, and political discourse in the United States.
Source: The Turner Report Missouri Attorney General: We must push back on censorship targeting President Trump