"Political Standoff: TikTok Bill Sparks Controversy in Congress"

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene denies that former President Trump influenced her decision to vote against a bill that could ban TikTok, stating that her vote was based on her own conclusions and reading of the bill. The legislation, which passed in the House, aims to force TikTok's China-based parent company to divest the app within 165 days or face a ban in the United States. Trump has expressed opposition to the bill, suggesting it would benefit Facebook, but Greene maintains that her vote was not dictated by Trump's stance. She also cited her own experience of being banned from social media platforms as a factor in her decision.
- Greene says Trump didn't influence vote on TikTok bill: 'These were my own conclusions' The Hill
- House Republicans break from Trump on TikTok POLITICO
- TikTok CEO says ban would 'take billions of dollars out of the pockets of creators' Sky News
- House passes bill that could lead to US ban of TikTok: Live updates CNN
- Speaker Johnson: House will ‘apply every amount of pressure’ on Senate to pass TikTok bill The Hill
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