Senate Urged to Ban TikTok as a National Security Threat
Investor Vinod Khosla and Palantir advisor Jacob Helberg have written an open letter urging the Senate to pass a bill that would force the divestiture of Bytedance-owned TikTok in the U.S., describing the platform as "a weapon of war." The bill, which was overwhelmingly passed by the House in March, demands that Bytedance either find a buyer for TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. However, Bytedance has mobilized its user base to oppose the bill, prompting a flood of phone calls to congressional representatives. The battle over TikTok's future involves national security concerns, lobbying efforts, and potential divestiture, with key figures like former President Donald Trump and top investors weighing in on the debate.