Tiktoker in US Congress against app ban

Tiktoker in US Congress against app ban

“When you put on the wrong shoes on Capitol Hill”: A dozen Tiktokers roamed the halls of the US Congress on Wednesday, filming themselves to oppose the ban on the motion.

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Many American elected officials, Republicans and Democrats believe that Chinese company Bytedance’s popular video platform allows Beijing to access sensitive user data.

They have introduced several bills in recent weeks to ban the app, which has more than 150 million users in the US.

Several TikTok influencers traveled to the US capital this week to vehemently oppose the ban.

Tiktoker in US Congress against app ban

“We’re in Washington, you see the Capitol right there,” starts the tiktokeuse @countrylather2020 in a video with the hashtag #keepsiktok (#gardeztiktok).

“We’re hoping to speak to a few senators,” says the one whose account specializes in soap making.

“Hey everyone, I’m standing in front of Lindsey Graham’s office in the US Senate,” says greeting card designer @sparksofjoyco in another video about an influential Republican elected official.

“I will be reaching out to you to help you understand the impact of TikTok on my life and business and all the concerns you shared in the comments,” she promises to her more than 90,000 subscribers.

The head of the application, Shou Chew, will be heard before American elected officials on Thursday.