The TikTok debate has created divisions among the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic party.
Rep. Ilhan Omar joined the ranks of progressive lawmakers speaking out against a proposed ban on TikTok amid growing criticism from U.S. lawmakers about the company’s data-tracking practices and links to the Chinese government—as Democrats wrestle with fears of deterring younger voters by banning the widely used app.Omar cited “censorship” concerns in explaining her opposition to the ban in a letter released Tuesday that called the proposal “bad policy.
Omar joined several progressive Congress members who came out against a ban ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony last week before Congress, in which members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee grilled him about spying and surveillance of U.S. users. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also spoke out against a ban in a viral TikTok video last week, while simultaneously expressing concerns about Chinese surveillance that should be addressed through tighter controls on data-harvesting.The TikTok debate has created divisions among Democrats, many of whom are in favor of a ban or forced sale. Rep.
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