As the deadline looms for TikTok’s future in the United States, the company is pushing back against a bill that could potentially ban or force the sale of its popular app. With over 170 million American users at stake, TikTok argues that the proposed legislation would “trample the free speech” rights of millions of Americans.
The bill has garnered opposition from influential figures on the right, including tech mogul Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. Despite this, the House of Representatives passed the bill on Saturday, moving it forward to the Senate for further consideration.
The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the Senate, where it will face a vote in the coming days. The outcome of this vote will determine whether TikTok can continue operating in the US market or face significant restrictions that could impact its user base and overall presence in the country.
With tensions escalating between TikTok and US lawmakers, the future of the popular social media platform hangs in the balance. As the debate unfolds in the Senate, stakeholders on both sides will be closely watching to see how this critical decision unfolds.