TikTok Under Political Scrutiny

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding the president's executive order regarding a potential ban on TikTok, focusing on its legal ramifications and implications for the app's U.S. operations. It discusses the political dynamics affecting congressional responses and the challenges of achieving consensus in a divided government, while also considering the effects of international negotiations with China. Additionally, the chapter explores the motivations behind a potential sale of TikTok and the ongoing evolution of technology's intersection with politics.