- Alphabet (GOOGGOOGL) shares slip pre-market after President Trump tweets in support of Peter Thiel's accusation that Google is working with the Chinese government and suggestion the company should be tried for treason.
- Trump: "A great and brilliant guy who knows this subject better than anyone! The Trump Administration will take a look!"
- Alphabet shares are down 1.1% to $1,138.21.
- Related: Google is one of the tech giants testifying today and tomorrow on Capital Hill, responding to allegations of political bias.