TikTok and Espionage: Trump's Warning on China's Threat

Jan 23, 2025 Komal Das

President Trump dismissed TikTok security concerns, questioning if China spying on kids' videos is significant

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Trump called China’s control of tech devices a bigger threat than TikTok. The app denies spying, despite claims of data collection

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On his first day in office, Trump delayed a TikTok ban, giving ByteDance 75 days to sell the company and divest from U.S. operations

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Trump praised TikTok for connecting with young voters and suggested Elon Musk buy it, partnering with the U.S. government

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TikTok was banned on government devices under Biden, but Trump said he’s open to downloading it

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