Summary

Donald Trump called TikTok “worthless” and suggested he might not intervene to lift its nationwide ban, which took effect on January 19 over national security concerns about its Chinese ownership.

Previously, Trump had pledged to save TikTok, citing its role in his campaign’s social media success, but his latest remarks hinted at demands for U.S. ownership of the platform.

House Speaker Mike Johnson supported the ban, citing fears of Chinese influence on TikTok’s algorithms.

  • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works
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    21 hours ago

    It will be especially funny because they have had a lot more conservative type join as well, and based off everyone complaining about their “algorithm” it seems like those types are enjoying themselves…