TikTok community divided as US Government moves to ban Chinese-owned app
On April 24, President Joe Biden put an end to the year-long debate about a TikTok ban in the US by signing a ban-or-sell bill. However, this decision did not come as a surprise to TikTok creators in the country, who had been anticipating such a move. Many creators have spoken out against the law, calling it “the height of hypocrisy and propaganda”, while few supported the move.
Biden signs bill that could lead to TikTok ban
While the ban has not been imposed yet, the TikTok community is already divided. For almost four years, a potential ban on the platform has been under severe consideration by the federal government. When the bill was signed, a subsequent statement was rolled out acknowledging the challenges faced
“The path to my desk was difficult. It should have been easier and it should’ve gotten there sooner…But in the end, we did what America always does, we rose to the moment.” This law would ban Chinese-owned TikTok unless it is sold to a US company within a year. In response, TikTok CEO Shou Chew says the company will fight the decision in court.
