The move to insist that the Chinese divest their interest in TikTok rightly is gathering steam.
Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, departs from the Russell Senate Office Building after meeting with Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., on March 14, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The House of Representatives voted a day earlier to ban TikTok in the United States unless the Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, sells the popular video app within the next six months.
Both men talked to us Thursday, and it’s clear they are making rare, bipartisan progress. The House voted 352-65 for the bill on Wednesday, an overwhelming margin for a chamber better known for its dysfunction than its ability to act decisively on issues of consequence. The administration of President Joe Biden supports the effort, which requires Senate approval before it reaches the president’s desk.
But let’s be clear here: Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi came armed with plenty of very good reasons for Congress to take action, especially since for many young Americans TikTok is not just for fun but a primary source of news. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., left, and Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., talk with reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 13, 2024, after the House of Representatives voted on legislation they co-sponsored that could ban TikTok. The House voted on the possible ban of TikTok in the U.S. due to concerns over personal privacy and national security unless the Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, sells the popular video app within the next six months.
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