The TikTok Ban Debate: Why Some Refuse and Others Push for It

A journalist who obtained internal TikTok documents outlining how the company sought to downplay its links to China refused to hand over the document to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, citing journalistic integrity and the risk of the document being misconstrued. The journalist has been investigating TikTok for years but has not found any evidence of the company handing over data to Chinese authorities or security risks associated with its connection to the Chinese state. US politicians' claims that TikTok is a proven risk and a puppet of the Chinese state are not true, and the app's answers to concerns should be given a chance.