US Congress is flooded with calls as a potential TikTok ban gains momentum. Will the popular app survive the crackdown? #TikTok #Ban #ByteDance
TikTok, the controversial social media platform, is facing a dire threat as the US Congress moves towards a potential ban. In a shocking turn of events, a key House panel has passed a bill in a 50-0 vote that could force China's ByteDance to sell off TikTok or risk being banned. This decision has sparked outrage among TikTok users, who have flooded Congress with calls to prevent the ban.
Capitol Hill is currently abuzz with discussions on the fate of TikTok as the House of Representatives gears up for a crucial vote on the proposed legislation. The bill, if enacted, would give ByteDance a mere 165 days to divest from TikTok. Failure to comply would result in TikTok becoming illegal in the US app stores, leaving its millions of users in a state of uncertainty.
In a show of unanimous support, the House panel has approved the bill, signaling a potential crackdown on TikTok in the near future. This move comes amidst growing concerns over the Chinese ownership of the app and its implications for national security. Members of Congress are facing intense pressure from constituents, with TikTok users vehemently advocating against the ban.
As the debate intensifies, the future of TikTok hangs in the balance. Despite the user revolt and outcry, the bill is gaining significant momentum, raising questions about the app's survival in the US market. With Congress poised to make a crucial decision, the fate of TikTok, and its millions of devoted users, remains uncertain.
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TikTok users flooded Congress with angry calls as a House committee approved bill that would force China's ByteDance to sell off TikTok or face a ban.
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