The Biden campaign has announced that it will continue utilizing TikTok as a means of connecting with voters and disseminating its message, even in light of recently enacted legislation that could potentially lead to the platform being banned in the United States. A spokesperson for the Biden campaign emphasized that TikTok represents one of several platforms through which the campaign endeavors to ensure that its content is being viewed by voters. This strategy is part of a broader effort to effectively reach Americans within a fragmented media landscape. The campaign official stressed that the high stakes of the upcoming election necessitate the utilization of all available tools to connect with young voters on their preferred platforms. Additionally, the campaign has implemented enhanced security measures on the app to address concerns.
President Biden’s recent executive order could result in the banning of TikTok in the U.S. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, which is based in China, has been given a deadline of one year to either sell the app or face removal from U.S. app stores and networks. TikTok has denounced the legislation as unconstitutional and has indicated that it will challenge it in court.
Proponents of this legislation argue that TikTok poses national security risks due to its ownership by a Chinese company. They contend that this ownership structure could potentially expose the sensitive data of American users to the Chinese government. However, TikTok has vehemently denied these accusations.
