TikTok creators anticipated Biden’s law signing but unanimously oppose the potential TikTok ban imposed by the federal government.
For almost four years, since July 2020, a potential TikTok ban has been under consideration by members of the federal government. A bipartisan bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. was first proposed in December 2022, and the version that was just signed into law has been in the works since before March. It’s not an immediate ban — it includes a nine-month deadline for the company to sell to a U.S.-approved owner or face a ban — and TikTok CEO Shou Chew says the company will fight the decision in court.
A video from three days ago from popular New York creator Dutch de Carvalho, which has close to 8 million views and 2 million likes, reviews a list of things Carvalho says Americans don’t have: affordable housing, student loan forgiveness, a higher minimum wage and free Covid-19 tests among them.
“Can we at least watch videos on an app of people doing fun things and learn about the world around us?” the video’s creator says. “No. But don’t forget, we’re listening to you,” he says from the perspective of the government.
Others are vocal about their opposition to the ban, advocating for alternative solutions to address security concerns. They call for cooperation between TikTok and U.S. authorities to ensure data protection while preserving the platform’s accessibility. Additionally, they express hopes for a resolution that allows them to continue creating and engaging on TikTok.
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