Trump's softer stance on Google appears unlikely now

Wall Street's optimism for a lenient approach from President Trump towards Google is diminishing. The Justice Department has renewed its call for a breakup of Alphabet, specifically proposing the sale of its Chrome browser. The DOJ's latest filing reiterates previous demands while easing off on requiring Google to divest its artificial intelligence investments. A federal judge previously ruled that Alphabet maintained an illegal monopoly in online search services. Google's stock has dropped 8% in 2025, despite a modest 2.1% rise last week. The company faces ongoing antitrust lawsuits, including one regarding its dominance in the digital ad market.