Former Google boss CRASHES OUT when confronted over censorship in Davos

Avi Yemini and Ezra Levant grilled former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on the streets of Davos over his role in engineering online censorship.

Avi Yemini
  |   January 20, 2026   |   News Analysis   |   2 Comments

Article by Rebel News staff

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt launched into a tirade after being questioned by Rebel News' Avi Yemini and Ezra Levant at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday.

Schmidt, who served as Google's top executive from 2001 to 2011, shouted "My God!" and accused Rebel News of harassment as Ezra and Avi tried to get answers about his role in Google's censorship efforts.

"Don't you think you have an obligation to talk to the public?" Ezra asked the former tech boss. "No I do not, and I certainly don't have an obligation to talk to you," Schmidt replied.

"You were the boss of Google who brought in a wave of censorship, particularly targeting conservatives and Trump supporters," Ezra said to Schmidt.

"Really? Really? Wow! How amazing, how guilty I am, according to you!" the former tech executive replied, appearing to become agitated.

"Does it make you really angry in real life to have to face people?" Avi asked Schmidt. "Face you? No, not at all!" yelled the former Google boss.

"You seem super triggered," Avi continued. "Super triggered because you won't leave me alone, it's called harassment," Schmidt replied.

The former tech executive proceeded to retreat into one of the pavilions on the streets of Davos after being questioned by Avi and Ezra.

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Avi Yemini

Chief Australian Correspondent

Avi Yemini is the Australia Bureau Chief for Rebel News. He's a former Israeli Defence Force marksman turned citizen journalist. Avi's most known for getting amongst the action and asking the tough questions in a way that brings a smile to your face.

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  • Bruce Atchison
    commented 2026-01-20 19:04:04 -0500
    What a jerk and a censorious thug. It’ll be wonderful when he’ll be accountable to God Almighty on Judgment Day.
  • Bernhard Jatzeck
    commented 2026-01-20 18:16:08 -0500
    A typical Davoser: pompous and arrogant, believing that he’s accountable to no one but, perhaps, his peers.