TikTok's CEO and US Ban Efforts Spark Controversy and Opposition.
TikTok users are defending the app and its CEO, Shou Chew, after lawmakers grilled him over national security concerns. Users argue that the app should not be banned in the US and express concerns over their First Amendment rights. The hashtag #TikTokBan has 1.7 billion views on the app. Chew's messages to users have been well-received, with some even finding him attractive. The Biden administration has pushed for TikTok to be separated from ByteDance or for it to strike an agreement with the US government over data security concerns.