Trump says he will 'take a look' at investigating Google for treason

Donald Trump has said he will "take a look" at investigating Google for treason.

The president approvingly quoted an accusation by billionaire investor and Trump supporter Peter Thiel that the company had been "working with the Chinese government".

He said that Mr Thiel was "a great and brilliant guy who knows this subject better than anyone!"

He then wrote: "The Trump Administration will take a look!"

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