I don't think the fact researchers look for future funding from sources doesn't affect this. This statement is the same as funding/donating to politicians' camp

I don't think the fact researchers look for future funding from sources doesn't affect this. This statement is the same as funding/donating to politicians' campaigns regularly, and withdrawing if they pass specific legislations.(in terms of the impact it has on the receiver.). That may or may not be intentional or is Google's blame.