Attorney General Gentner Drummond of Oklahoma, along with attorneys general from 15 other states, has requested information from YouTube and its parent company Alphabet Inc. about the platform’s content moderation practices. The group is concerned that conservative voices may have been unfairly suppressed on YouTube.
The letter sent to Alphabet asks for details about how YouTube moderates content and whether creators have faced actions such as demonetization, reduced visibility, or de-amplification without their knowledge. This request follows testimony by Alphabet in September 2025 before Congress, where the company acknowledged pressure from senior Biden administration officials to moderate COVID-19-related content that did not violate existing policies. The attorneys general say this raises concerns about discrimination based on viewpoint and a lack of transparency.
“Oklahomans deserve transparency and fairness from powerful technology platforms that shape public discourse,” Drummond said. “When companies publicly claim to value free expression but privately suppress lawful speech, particularly on matters of public concern, that raises serious questions that demand answers.”
The coalition’s letter refers to Alphabet’s own statements regarding government pressure on content moderation and questions whether YouTube’s actions are consistent with its public commitments to free expression and equal treatment for creators. The group seeks clarification on whether certain creators were singled out for special scrutiny or had their reach limited without notice. They also ask for documents related to how several prominent conservative channels were treated by the platform. Alphabet has been asked to respond by April 16.
Drummond’s involvement in this inquiry aligns with his stated focus on consumer protection and ensuring fair corporate practices. As Oklahoma Attorney General, he leads efforts in crime prevention, government transparency, tribal relations, energy policy advocacy, educational safeguards, and tougher laws against crimes such as drug distribution and child exploitation according to his official biography. He brings nearly three decades of legal experience—including military service as a U.S. Air Force pilot—to his role.
Other states whose attorneys general signed the letter include Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota and Texas.
