Former US President Trump expressed his views on Google's anti-monopoly challenges on Tuesday, criticizing the technology giant, while also stating that having a "great company" is important for the United States.

Earlier reports stated that the US Department of Justice is considering asking a federal judge to split up Google. A ruling in August of this year found Google guilty of illegal monopolistic behavior in its search business.

Specific remedial measures for this ruling by the judge are still pending observation, and Google also has the option to appeal. Although Trump criticized Google in an interview on Tuesday, he also mentioned that he believes Google is powerful and refused to comment on supporting the split of Google.

When asked if Google should be split up, Trump stated that Google has "a lot of power" and he will "do something" about it.

"They've been very unfair to me," he said, alleging that the search giant has been "manipulated" and not showing positive coverage about him. He also mentioned calling Google's executives to express his concerns.

However, Trump pointed out that the antitrust issues involving the company pose a greater challenge.

"I trust them very much, they have become a force," Trump said when talking about Google.

"How they became a giant, you know, that's the real discussion," he said. "At the same time, this is a very dangerous thing, because we want to have a great company."