The TikTok Conundrum: A National Security Debate

This chapter explores the urgent political and security concerns surrounding TikTok, focusing on bipartisan legislative efforts to address its ownership by the Chinese company ByteDance. It discusses a proposed bill in the House of Representatives advocating for a forced divestiture rather than a total ban, highlighting overwhelming support among lawmakers. The chapter also examines the implications of this debate on national security, technology, and constitutional rights in the context of an election year.