Today, we have some interesting news concerning the popular social media platform, TikTok. Its future in the United States is becoming increasingly uncertain due to the growing support for a new bill that could potentially force the company to sell itself or face a ban. And guess what? President Joe Biden has just come out in support of this measure!
President Biden stated, “If they pass it, I’ll sign it,” in response to the bill, commonly known as the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.” This bill, which was introduced recently, would provide TikTok a six-month grace period to divest itself from its parent company, ByteDance. Failure to do so would result in a ban on the app in the US at the app store level. It is worth noting that Republicans in the House of Representatives may even bring the bill to a floor vote as early as Wednesday.
Naturally, TikTok is not taking this threat lightly. The company has accused the bill of being an attempt to impose a “total ban” on its app in the United States. They argue that this legislation is a direct infringement on Americans’ constitutional right to free expression and would have devastating effects on businesses, artists, and creators across the country. TikTok has actively rallied its millions of users to oppose the bill, sending push notifications urging them to call their representatives and voice their concerns.
TikTok finds itself in sharp opposition not only to President Biden but also to former President Donald Trump. While Trump had previously sought to force a sale of TikTok to a US company during his time in office, he no longer believes the app should be banned. The former president even went as far as to express his concerns about banning TikTok and its potential implications on the business growth of other social media platforms.
Although it remains unclear where the Senate stands on this issue, clearing the House of Representatives would represent a significant milestone for the bill. However, some prominent senators have been more cautious in voicing their support for the legislation. At a recent Senate hearing on child safety, several senators questioned the TikTok CEO on his citizenship and raised concerns about the app’s ties to China and its parent company’s practices.
TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance as this bill gains traction and receives growing support. Will we witness a sale of the company or a complete ban on the app in the United States? Only time will tell. In the meantime, stay tuned for further developments on this ongoing saga. And stay informed, on Fan Reviews News!
