The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

The House on Wednesday passed a bill with broad bipartisan support that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner to either sell the hugely popular video app or be banned in the United States.

Republican leaders fast-tracked the bill through the House with limited debate, and it passed on a lopsided vote of 352-65, reflecting widespread backing for legislation that would take direct aim at China in an election year.

  • Linkerbaan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Because American sites don’t show it to their audiences.

    And literally ban it.

    There’s a reason TikTok is far more Pro Palestinian than Facebook or Twitter.