Implications of Banning TikTok in the United States

Banning TikTok in the United States would severely impact the 150 million users who rely on the platform for creating content, exchanging information, and organizing campaigns. Additionally, the ban would harm small businesses that depend on TikTok for their livelihood, contradicting the American dream. While the ban may limit China's access to American data, it fails to fully address the issue. Such a ban would go against American values of advocating for online freedom, potentially setting a precedent for other countries to follow suit and curtail free speech. Ultimately, banning TikTok based on ownership preferences could lead the US to resemble authoritarian regimes that restrict technology and free expression.