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Minnesota Republicans in Congress Support Bill Potentially Banning TikTok if Chinese Owner Doesn’t Sell

Credits: Star Tribune

On Wednesday, all four Republican members of Minnesota’s U.S. House voted in favor of a bill aimed at banning the popular video-sharing app TikTok from operating in the United States if its Chinese owner fails to divest. Surprisingly, two Minnesota Democrats joined them in supporting the measure.

Republican Representatives Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Pete Stauber, and Brad Finstad voted in favor of the bill, as did Democratic Representatives Angie Craig and Betty McCollum. Conversely, the state’s other two Democratic representatives, Dean Phillips and Ilhan Omar, opposed the legislation.

Minnesota Republicans (Credits: People)

In a social media post, Representative Tom Emmer articulated his rationale for supporting the bill, characterizing TikTok as a “Chinese Communist Party spy app.”

He emphasized the need to safeguard Americans’ data and underscored the message conveyed by the bill: TikTok must sever ties with the CCP or face exclusion from the American market.

The bill’s bipartisan support reflects lawmakers’ growing concerns about the potential national security risks posed by Chinese-owned technology companies.

Minnesota Republicans (Credits: Yahoo)

TikTok, in particular, has faced scrutiny over its data handling practices and alleged ties to the Chinese government, prompting calls for increased regulation or even outright bans in some quarters.

While the bill’s passage in the House marks a significant step towards addressing these concerns, its fate in the Senate and potential implications for TikTok’s future in the United States remain uncertain.

As policymakers grapple with the complexities of balancing national security interests with the benefits of global technological innovation, the debate surrounding TikTok and similar platforms is likely to persist.

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