- TikTok CEO Chew expressed disappointment after the House passed a bill that could ban TikTok, urging users to contact senators to vote against it.
- Chew pledged in a TikTok video to continue fighting the potential ban and advocating for users, asking them to voice opposition.
- The House passed a bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok within 165 days over perceived national security risks of data sharing with China, which TikTok disputes. It’s uncertain if the Senate will take up the legislation.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expressed disappointment after the House passed a bill that could ban TikTok. He urged users to contact their senators to vote against the bill.
Chew Pledges to Keep Fighting Potential Ban
In a TikTok video, Chew said he would not stop fighting the bill and advocating for users. He asked people to continue voicing opposition to the potential ban. Chew believes TikTok can overcome this challenge together with its users.
House Votes to Force TikTok Divestment
The House passed a bill that would require ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest TikTok within 165 days. Supporters argue TikTok poses national security risks and could share American users’ data with China. TikTok disputes these accusations.
Unclear If Senate Will Take Up Legislation
It is uncertain if the Senate will consider the House-passed bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate will review the legislation. Senators Mark Warner and Marco Rubio expressed support for the House measure in a statement.
