Google Admits Censorship Under Biden; Promises to Reinstate Thousands of Accounts that was Banned

Company tells House Judiciary pressure to silence Americans was “unacceptable and wrong”

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | National News | September 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Google has admitted that the Biden administration pressured the company to censor Americans on YouTube, removing content that did not violate its own policies. The company has now pledged to reverse course and reinstate thousands of accounts previously banned for political speech.

In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Google called the censorship push “unacceptable and wrong.” The admission came after a subpoena from Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and a years-long investigation into Big Tech’s role in moderating online speech.

According to the Judiciary Committee, Google acknowledged:

1. The Biden administration pressured the platform to censor Americans and delete lawful content.

2. That government pressure was “unacceptable and wrong.”

3. Public debate should not be limited to “authorities.”

4. The company will no longer use third-party fact-checkers.

5. Europe’s censorship laws threaten American free speech by targeting lawful content.

Read the full letter from Google.

The company’s promise to restore banned accounts marks a significant shift in policy, particularly for creators who were de-platformed over COVID-19 and election-related discussions.

Critics say the revelations confirm fears of improper collusion between government officials and tech companies, raising constitutional questions about the limits of free expression in the digital era. Supporters of stronger content moderation argue the actions were intended to combat misinformation.

Still, lawmakers on Capitol Hill say the disclosures underscore the need for accountability. “The American people deserve a full accounting of how far this went,” one committee member said.

As oversight continues, the clash between censorship, misinformation, and free speech promises to remain a defining issue — one that could shape the future of online communication in America.