Tech companies in Silicon Valley face growing political pressure as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress, shifting focus from their past efforts to align with the Trump administration. With a Democratic-led House and Senate, lawmakers are poised to intensify scrutiny over the industry’s business practices and regulatory influence. The industry’s recent political maneuvering may now backfire, as oversight and potential legislative challenges loom. The tech sector’s relationship with Washington could undergo a dramatic shift under new leadership.
Silicon Valley is bracing for a firestorm of scrutiny should Democrats take control of Congress next year, underscoring how the industry’s efforts to get on President Trump’s good side last year became a political liability. After two years of a GOP-controlled House and Senate, Democratic lawmakers are expected to bring the heat on tech firms,...
