Ban on TikTok in the United States

The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese owner divests from the company. The ban is tied to a foreign aid package and has raised concerns about Chinese influence and promotion of controversial content on TikTok.

Concerns about Chinese influence through TikTok

Peter Schweizer warns that if the House TikTok bill passes, ByteDance will profit from the sale of TikTok and highlights concerns about Chinese influence and access to American children.

Lobbying Against TikTok Ban

Former Trump aide Kellyanne Conway is lobbying Congress against banning TikTok, arguing that alienating 170 million U.S. users is ill-advised. Trump allies, including Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson, have shown support for TikTok. Opposition to a TikTok ban comes as Congress moves closer to passing a bill forcing a sale of the app due to concerns about Chinese influence.