Biden Signs Bill Banning TikTok in U.S., CEO Promises to Fight in Court

President Biden simply signed a invoice banning TikTok in America (except it is bought to a U.S.-based firm) — however the present CEO says they’re gonna battle like hell … vowing to go to court docket.

TikTok’s head honcho Shou Zi Chew posted a video Wednesday in response to Joe placing his John Hancock on laws that bought handed within the Home of Representatives and the Senate … which principally makes TikTok unlawful right here within the States beneath Chinese language management.

The businessman says he and his companions are going to problem this new legislation — and is assured TikTok will win earlier than a decide, stating the Structure is on the corporate’s aspect. Chew and co. say they are going to cite First Modification rights in defending their place.

Chew then blasted the politicians … saying a TikTok ban has at all times been their objective, and says them attempting to pressure this down Individuals’ throats is counter to what the individuals need.

He provides … “It’s obviously a disappointing moment, but it does not need to be a defining one. This is actually ironic, because the freedom of expression on TikTok reflects the same American values that make the United States a beacon of freedom.”

ICYMI … Congress voted in favor of laws which might see TikTok banned if ByteDance, a Chinese language tech agency, would not divest from the short-form social media platform within the subsequent a number of months.

Lawmakers have cited privateness issues over TikTok, together with potential spying … to not point out the notion Chinese language propaganda may be getting pushed onto customers right here in America.

In fact, a number of U.S.-based TikTokers have cried foul … expressing their love for the app.

Now, it is formally occurring … and everybody’s bought about 9 months earlier than this factor is gone for good — that’s, except TikTok is profitable in reversing this choice of their authorized problem.