The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

The House on Wednesday passed a bill with broad bipartisan support that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner to either sell the hugely popular video app or be banned in the United States.

Republican leaders fast-tracked the bill through the House with limited debate, and it passed on a lopsided vote of 352-65, reflecting widespread backing for legislation that would take direct aim at China in an election year.

  • Avid AmoebaEnglish
    112·
    9 months ago

    Makes sense. They can control one and can’t control the other.

      • SkyNTP@lemmy.mlEnglish
        35·
        9 months ago

        Shutting down TikTok on US soil for 99% of people is trivial to execute and sufficiently effective.