The Congressman says there is too much hysteria around the social media platform
U.S. Congressman Jamaal Bowman says there’s too much hysteria when it comes to social media platform, TikTok.
The Congressman argues the app has given a voice to millions of people, as well as empowering diverse communities.
“Our first Amendment right allows people to speak freely and communicate freely,” Bowman said outside the steps of Capitol Hill. “TikTok as a platform has created a community for free speech, for over 150 million people.”
TikTok is currently set to be banned on government-owned devices, due to concerns over the data it collects.
There are reported links between the app owner, ByteDance, and the Chinese Communist Party.
But Bowman argues all social media platforms have been ‘dishonest’ with the data of their users.
“Let’s not be dishonest with ourselves,” he continued. “Let’s not be racist and xenophobe towards China when it comes to TikTok.
“American companies have done tremendous harm towards American people.”
