Sen. Tom Cotton's Controversial Interrogation of TikTok CEO Sparks Outrage

During a congressional hearing on child safety online, GOP Sen. Tom Cotton repeatedly questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about his nationality and alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party, to which Chew firmly stated he is Singaporean and not affiliated with the party. The exchange sparked concerns of xenophobia and McCarthyism against Asian-Americans, with experts warning about the potential revival of a controversial program targeting ethnic Chinese individuals. The scrutiny of TikTok comes amid ongoing concerns about user data sharing with the Chinese government.