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Sundar Pichai, the reserved CEO of Google, proved this point before Donald Trump at a White House state dinner on September 4, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know the feeling well. When confronted with lies or distortions, I\u2019ve often chosen silence. It puzzles those who know the truth, but sometimes silence and restraint weigh heavier than a rebuttal. Especially when the one across from you holds the power\u2014or when you simply cannot win by correcting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That night, Pichai offered a masterclass in strategic restraint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump had gathered the titans of tech:&nbsp;<em>Mark Zuckerberg<\/em>&nbsp;(Meta),&nbsp;<em>Bill Gates<\/em>&nbsp;(Microsoft),&nbsp;<em>Tim Cook<\/em>&nbsp;(Apple),&nbsp;<em>Sam Altman<\/em>&nbsp;(OpenAI)\u2026 with Elon Musk\u2019s absence glaring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At one point, Trump turned to Pichai:&nbsp;<em>\u201cGoogle had a great day yesterday. Would you like to talk about this memorable day?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was referring to Judge Amit Mehta\u2019s ruling that spared Alphabet, Google\u2019s parent company, from a brutal antitrust breakup. No forced split between Google Search and Chrome. The outcome? Alphabet gained a staggering $230 billion in market cap in just a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Humble as ever, Pichai replied:&nbsp;<em>\u201cI\u2019m glad it\u2019s over,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;drawing laughter in the room. He then pivoted to flattery\u2014praising Trump\u2019s \u201cleadership\u201d on AI and America\u2019s tech competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s when Trump interrupted sharply:&nbsp;<em>\u201cIt\u2019s Biden who launched this lawsuit, you know that, right?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">False. The case was initiated by the Justice Department\u2026 under Trump himself. Pichai knew it. Everyone who followed the case knew it. Yet he did not correct the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why? Because in that room, at that moment, the truth had no upside. Worse, pointing it out might have irritated Trump, jeopardized Google, and complicated other ongoing cases\u2014especially those involving YouTube and Trump\u2019s suspended accounts after the January 6 Capitol insurrection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>And that\u2019s the lesson.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, silence outperforms even the most eloquent defense of truth. Before correcting a boss, a strategic partner, or a political ally, ask yourself three questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>What do I gain by speaking the truth right now?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What consequences might it have for me and my organization?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Is this the right time and place to set the record straight?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That night, Pichai chose silence &#8211; and pivoted to praise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe AI moment is one of the most transformative moments any of us have ever seen or will see in our lifetimes. So making sure the U.S. is at the forefront \u2014 and I think your administration is investing a lot&#8230; Already the AI action plan under your leadership I think is a great start, and we look forward to working together. And thanks for your leadership.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Warren Buffett wisely put it:&nbsp;<em>\u201cIt takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you\u2019ll do things differently.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sundar Pichai did things differently. He preserved his own reputation, Google\u2019s credibility, and, not least, its billions in market value\u2014with nothing more than the power of silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Beaugas ORAIN DJOYUM<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Digital Business Africa \u2013 Opinion]\u00a0\u2013 When confronted with those who hold power or influence,\u00a0truth is not always the strongest sword. Sometimes, silence cuts deeper than words. Sundar Pichai, the reserved CEO of Google, proved this point before Donald Trump at a White House state dinner on September 4, 2025. 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