Trump says he intends to 'ban' TikTok from the US

[Odoreida]

Trump says he intends to ‘ban’ TikTok from the US
https://nypost.com/2020/07/31/trump-says-he-intends-to-ban-tiktok-from-the-us/

President Trump on Friday night said he intends to “ban” the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from operating in the U.S.

“As far as TikTok is concerned, we’re banning them from the United States,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.

The president said he planned to take action against the social media platform as soon as Saturday, according to a pool report of his remarks.

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No big loss, but there is the question of whether he has the authority.

Also, the USA isn't China so VPNs aren't illegal. So any such ban is not enforceable.

[liberal N proud]

1. If he can, it signals a dangerous precedent

It would only be the start of the end of free media

[C_U_L8R]

2. Does he have an on-off switch for every piece of internet?

Does he even know how it works?

[underpants]

3. Eh. You take their toys away and they are going to throw a fit

I’m just saying. People, even older people, like the tik tok. It’s fun with the dancing and stuff.
We are a bit conditioned to accept that our inform is just out there anyway so a lot of people aren’t going to get that it’s a big deal.

I’m just saying

[beachbumbob]

4. the intent is the issue and we need to use this to motivate the young people to register and vote

there is real world implications on what people in power can attempt to do that impacts your life

[Gothmog]

5. Sarah Cooper scares trump

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