Questions Remain After Eric Schmidt Steps Down From Alphabet

While the impetus for Schmidt’s decision to step down from his executive position at Alphabet cannot be known at this time, speculation has surrounded the move in the days since it was announced. Possible reasons provided in the media range from sexual misconduct to Artificial Intelligence projects. However, one possible explanation for the sudden decision that has not previously been considered by legacy press, is that the investigation into Russian hacking claims made by Crowdstrike and the DNC may have turned up some unsavory information about the company or the involvement of Mr. Schmidt in the saga as an insider to Clinton’s campaign, and that this may have prompted him to step down without announcing a successor.