US Politicians Are Loading Up On Google Stock
December 19, 6:33 pm
Alphabet (Googl) has been one of the strongest-performing large-cap stocks of the past six months, while also emerging as one of the most bought stocks by U.S. politicians. At AltIndex, we track and monitor congressional trading activity across all major U.S. stocks, and Google has stood out clearly.
Ranking alongside Nvidia and Amazon, politician buying signals more than optimism - it reflects confidence in Google’s long-term strength and a belief that regulatory or breakup risk remains limited. Let's take a closer look.
Google's Stock Performance
Alphabet shares are currently trading at approximately $308 per share, up an impressive 84% over the past six months. The rally reflects continued strength across Google’s core businesses, including advertising resilience, accelerating cloud growth, and growing confidence in its long-term AI strategy.
While market momentum alone can attract short-term traders, sustained buying by U.S. politicians - particularly enough to rank Google among the most purchased stocks overall - suggests that Google’s strength is being viewed as structural rather than cyclical.
The Politicians That Are Buying Google Stock
Recent disclosures, available on our Congress Trading page, show that several U.S. politicians have purchased Google stock in the past six months.
One lawmaker - Cleo Fields - accounts for the majority of disclosed Google purchases during this period, with repeated buys spread across several months. Other notable buyers include Michael McCaul, Lisa McClain, Julie Johnson, Val Hoyle, Gilbert Cisneros, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ro Khanna, and Ritchie Torres.
| Politician | Buy Trades | Total Buy Range (Disclosed) |
|---|---|---|
| Cleo Fields | 16 | $996,016 – $2,415,000 |
| Michael McCaul | 2 | $16,002 – $65,000 |
| Lisa McClain | 4 | $4,004 – $60,000 |
| Julie Johnson | 3 | $3,003 – $45,000 |
| Valerie (Val) Hoyle | 3 | $3,003 – $45,000 |
| Gilbert Cisneros | 2 | $2,002 – $30,000 |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene | 2 | $2,002 – $30,000 |
| Ritchie Torres | 1 | $1,001 – $15,000 |
| Ro Khanna | 1 | $1,001 – $15,000 |
| Scott Franklin | 1 | $1,001 – $15,000 |
Do These Politicians Have Ties to Google or Big Tech?
Direct financial ties between lawmakers and Google are not evident from disclosures alone. However, several of the politicians buying Google stock sit on committees that routinely influence policy areas critical to large technology companies.
- Several of the politicians buying Google stock sit on Oversight, Homeland Security, and Armed Services committees — including lawmakers such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, Julie Johnson, and Gilbert Cisneros. These committees regularly engage with issues around data security, AI, cloud infrastructure, and national technology policy — all areas that directly affect Alphabet.
- Cleo Fields, the most active buyer of Google stock in the past six months, serves on the House Financial Services Committee, which influences market structure, capital access, and regulatory frameworks impacting mega-cap technology firms.
- Ro Khanna, another Google buyer, represents a technology-heavy district and is closely exposed to the health and competitiveness of major U.S. tech companies, giving him direct insight into how policy decisions translate into real-world business outcomes.
It's worth noting that Google is one of the most active technology companies in Washington when it comes to lobbying, and that the company, in recent quarters, has increased its lobbying spend, reflecting a strategy focused on shaping policy outcomes and derisking future regulation.
What This Means for Investors
1. Politicians are clustering around the same winners
Google’s position among the top three most bought stocks by U.S. politicians, alongside Nvidia and Amazon, is an important signal. These companies are core technology leaders tied to artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and long-term U.S. technological leadership.
2. Buying reflects confidence in a stable regulatory outlook
Lawmakers are typically cautious investors, particularly when it comes to companies exposed to regulation. When politicians continue to buy Google stock even after a strong rally, it suggests confidence that the company’s business model remains durable and politically sustainable.
More importantly, this behavior implies that the risk of aggressive policy action, such as forced breakups or burdensome regulation that could materially impair shareholder value, is viewed as limited.
Bottom Line
Google stock is up 84% in the past six months (and one of the most talked about stocks on Reddit). Over the same period, it has become one of the most purchased stocks by U.S. politicians, ranking alongside Nvidia and Amazon.
While congressional trades should never be followed blindly, they offer valuable context around confidence, perceived risk, and policy expectations. In Google’s case, politician buying reinforces the view that Alphabet remains a long-term winner, with limited regulatory downside.
At AltIndex, we track congressional trading across all major U.S. stocks to help investors understand
where lawmakers are showing confidence and where policy risk appears limited.
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Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. All investments involve risk, and you should conduct your own research or consult a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.
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