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March 26, 2023

GOP Congresswoman Supports TikTok Ban Following CEO's Testimony

Mattie McKinney
Mattie McKinney

The CEO of TikTok, Kevin Mayer, recently testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding concerns over the video-sharing app's ties to China. In light of his testimony, Republican Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers has voiced her support for a ban on the social media platform.

According to Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Mr. Mayer's testimony made it clear that TikTok is "an immediate threat" from China and poses a significant national security risk. She went on to say that his words had united both Republicans and Democrats on the committee in their efforts to take action against this perceived threat.

"It is a national security threat," said Rep. McMorris Rodgers during an interview with Fox News following Mr. Mayer's appearance before Congress. "It is my belief that this app should be banned."

TikTok has come under increasing scrutiny in recent months due to its Chinese ownership by Beijing-based tech giant ByteDance Ltd., which has led some lawmakers to raise concerns about data privacy and censorship issues. The company has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or ties to the Chinese government.

In response to these allegations, Mr. Mayer assured members of Congress that TikTok operates independently from its parent company and does not censor content based on political views or other factors.

Despite these assurances, Rep. McMorris Rodgers remains convinced that TikTok presents too great a risk for American consumers and national security interests alike.

With bipartisan support now building for tougher regulations or even an outright ban against Tiktok in the United States, it remains unclear what steps will be taken next by lawmakers or regulators concerned about this emerging technology trend gaining popularity among teens all across America today who are using it as a way express themselves creatively online while also connecting with others around shared interests such as music videos or comedy skits amongst many other things possible through social media platforms like this one today!