President Donald Trump has stated that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden would be 'responsible' for any potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok if he were to win the upcoming election.
Trump's comments come amidst ongoing concerns about TikTok's ties to China and potential national security risks. The Trump administration has been pushing for the sale of TikTok's US operations to an American company to address these concerns.
Trump has previously signed executive orders seeking to ban TikTok in the United States, citing national security threats posed by the app's Chinese ownership. However, these orders have faced legal challenges and TikTok has been granted extensions to negotiate a deal with American companies.
Biden's campaign has not explicitly stated its position on TikTok, but has criticized Trump's handling of the situation, calling for a more comprehensive strategy to address national security concerns related to Chinese technology companies.
Trump's latest remarks suggest that he sees the issue of TikTok as a potential liability for Biden if he were to become president. The future of TikTok in the United States remains uncertain as negotiations continue between the app's parent company, ByteDance, and American tech firms.
As the election approaches, the fate of TikTok and other Chinese-owned apps in the US may become a key issue for voters concerned about national security and data privacy.
