TikTok has faced the possibility of a ban in the United States, after President Biden signed a bill that could force the app to be sold to an American company. Many users are worried about losing access to their favorite app and have expressed their concerns on social media. In response, TikTok CEO Shou Chew has addressed users directly in a video, urging them to support the app against a potential ban.
Chew’s video has received over four million views and sparked a strong reaction from TikTok users who are not ready to say goodbye to the platform. Comments on the video showed support for Chew and appreciation for the sense of community and connection that TikTok has provided to its users. Despite this outcry, a ban on TikTok is not likely to happen immediately. Bytedance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has time to find a buyer for the app, with the process expected to take nine months to a year. If the bill requiring TikTok to be sold to an American company holds up in court, then a ban could become a possibility.
