"Political Battle Over TikTok: Trump, Biden, and Congress Clash on Chinese-Owned App's Fate"

Former President Donald Trump opposes the proposed TikTok ban, claiming it would benefit Facebook, which he called "a true Enemy of the People." Congress is considering a bill that would force TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app within 165 days or face a ban from major app stores. President Biden has expressed support for the legislation, citing concerns about national security and Chinese government access to user data. Trump had previously attempted to ban TikTok through an executive order, which was blocked in court, and Biden later directed a national security review of the app. Meanwhile, billionaire GOP donor Jeff Yass has reportedly been lobbying Republican lawmakers to oppose the ban, as his fund holds a significant stake in ByteDance.
- Trump backs TikTok as Congress considers bill to ban Chinese-owned social media app New York Post
- Biden Backs Measure Forcing TikTok Sale as House Readies Vote Bloomberg
- TikTok Prompts Users to Call Congress to Fight Possible Ban The New York Times
- Wait, is America actually banning TikTok now? CNN
- Republicans plan vote on TikTok ban, defying Trump Semafor
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