McHenry, Scott Urge President Biden to Implement TikTok National Security Finding

Press Release

"As public servants, we bear a profound responsibility to protect the well-being of future generations by mitigating potential hazards. In the digital realm, this entails equipping users with the knowledge required to navigate online risks. Additionally, we must empower parents with the tools to effectively monitor and comprehend their child's online activities without compromising their child's future. TikTok must not be used as a tool of foreign surveillance and indoctrination on our country's pride and joy--our children,"

"Each day that passes, more Americans, including young Americans, are put at risk as the number of Americans using TikTok continues to grow. In fact, [Mr. Shou Zi Chew, TikTok's Chief Executive Officer] testified that nearly 150 million Americans regularly use the app. The scope and quantity of Americans' personal data that is exposed to potential surveillance and exploitation by the Chinese Communist Party ("CCP') is staggering. Furthermore, the CCP's "national security laws' create the potential for American TikTok users to be targeted by disinformation campaigns initiated by the Chinese state, a fact that Mr. Chew did not dispute during the hearing,"

"Mr. President, it is critical that the national security order to sell TikTok's U.S. assets is enforced. We note that on the morning of last month's hearing, the Chinese government threatened it would "firmly oppose' such a sale. The United States must not ignore this transparent threat to influence our nation's prerogatives and jurisdiction. We urge you to stand up to China and enforce this directive now. Congress stands ready to support you in doing so. However, in the absence of decisive presidential action, Congress will take the steps necessary to address the national security risks presented by TikTok,"

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