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Are there examples of large public companies releasing compromising information on elected officials in response to political threats or pressure?

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If one's willing to entertain conspiracy theories, none of that material would be put out under FAAMG branding, but rather lesser outlets would conveniently obtain a copy.

That said, the idea is pretty hard in the way of conspiracy -- simplest reduction: why would tech companies take the risk of getting involved in that way at all? When they're already making money hand over fist?

The Church of Scientology debacle is a good example.

Apologies, I meant to say large public companies in my OP, i.e. those listed on the stock exchange. I'd be interested if there was any examples of those using compromising political information for leverage. I understand however that if it happened we may not have heard about it.

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