TikTok users calling Congress to oppose ban

SOURCE www.dailymail.co.uk
Thousands of TikTok users are calling Congress to oppose a bill that could ban the app due to its ties to China. The bill aims to force owner ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. Calls flooded in, with some accusing members of racism and others simply concerned about losing access to the app. The bill has bipartisan support and is seen as a national security measure against potential Chinese spying through TikTok.

Key Points

  • Bill would force ByteDance to sell TikTok shares or face a ban in the U.S.
  • Calls flooded Congress offices with concerns about losing access to the app
  • Bipartisan support for the bill due to national security concerns over potential Chinese spying

Pros

  • Bipartisan bill aims to protect national security by forcing ByteDance to divest from TikTok
  • Calls from concerned users demonstrate the app's popularity and importance to many

Cons

  • Some users resort to accusations of racism against members supporting the bill
  • TikTok sees the bill as a threat to free expression and livelihoods of creators