TikTok, National Security

The TikTok Ban Debate: Economic Power Vs. National Security Concerns
After all, TikTok is the reason there are more self-made millionaire influencers and content creators in the U.S. than ever before.
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Trump saved TikTok – for now. Guess it's not a national security threat anymore? | Opinion
Trump has decided that the best course of action is to delay the shutdown of TikTok, despite the fact that he was one of the first to endorse a ban.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time
This Was the Government’s Case for Banning TikTok on National Security Grounds
For years, American officials insisted that TikTok poses a grave national security threat — even if they couldn’t, or wouldn’t, share examples.
Pending TikTok ban has national security roots, but also local business impact
The clock is ticking on whether social media platform TikTok will be banned in the United States — a big story about national security, but also big news for some local residents who use it to grow their businesses and online presence.
Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal
President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.
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The TikTok ban isn’t about national security — it’s censorship and government control
TikTok isn’t the villain here. It’s a symptom of a much larger issue: the lack of clear, enforceable rules for data privacy and security. Instead of banning the app, the government should focus on fixing the system.
Trump Downplays US National Security Threat Posed by TikTok
Good morning. Trump downplays the threat of TikTok. The EU is set to cut ESG red tape. And we checked out a blowout party in Davos. Listen to the day’s top stories.
An Indiana Man Accused of Making Threats Against Trump on TikTok Has Been Arrested
Authorities say an Indiana man accused of using TikTok to urge attacks on the government and death to President Donald Trump has been arrested
Kelly says he is aware TikTok ban ‘is controversial,’ but there is ‘national security risk to’ app
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is aware that the possible TikTok ban “is controversial,” yet the app “has a national security risk to it.” “I imagine [there’s going to] be a
Trump downplays TikTok spying threat
President Donald Trump has downplayed the national security risk posed by TikTok, days after offering the social video app a reprieve from legislation that would have forced it to shut down in the United States.
Trump discussing TikTok purchase with multiple people, decision in 30 days
By Nandita Bose, Dawn Chmielewski, Milana Vinn and Kanishka Singh ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz flip-flops on TikTok ban despite past criticism of Chinese ‘spyware’
President Donald Trump’s reversal on the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok has led to dramatic 180-degree turns from ...
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TikTok: National security concerns outweigh free speech
Deepfakes in the hands of America’s adversaries create national security concerns. TikTok’s user data archives the ...
Trump makes eye-popping claim about China, TikTok and American children
In an interview with Sean Hannity, the president suggested China has better things to do than spy on the “crazy videos” ...
Why can't I download TikTok? Why yours isn't loading and what you can do
TikTok went from banned to back online in a day, but the experience isn't what it used to be. Here's how to troubleshoot ...
TikTok caught in legal tug-of-war over future in US
TikTok faces an uncertain future in the U.S. due to ongoing legal challenges and national security concerns. Potential ...
Trump can save TikTok without forcing a sale, ByteDance board member claims
TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly still searching for non-sale options to stay in the US after the Supreme Court upheld a ...