- Trump opposes Congress’ attempt to ban TikTok
- Trump argued that Facebook would only become stronger if TikTok was banned
- The bill to ban TikTok as it currently exists was easily passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his opposition to the idea of banning TikTok as the Senate considers passing the bill that would force or ban the sale of a social video platform.
Trump reiterated his opposition to the idea of banning TikTok as the Senate considers passing the bill that would force or ban the sale of a social video platform.
‘TIKTOK IS LESS A DANGER TO THE US THAN META (FACEBOOK!), WHICH IS A TRUE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE,’ Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform in all caps.
The former president again criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for donating millions to nonprofits that funded changes to voting infrastructure in swing states just before the 2020 elections in key swing states.
Former President Donald Trump opposes a ban on TikTok, arguing it would only make social media platforms Meta stronger
Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO of Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram
Trump argued that Zuckerberg’s election interference should have been illegal, and argued that if TikTok were banned, meta-products like Facebook and Instagram would only benefit.
“JUST LIKE COOKED JOE BIDEN, FACEBOOK IS A MAJOR THREAT TO DEMOCRACY, AND IT WILL ONLY GET BIGGER AND STRONGER IF TIKTOK IS TURNED OFF,” he wrote.
Trump even floated the idea of banning both platforms, provided there are limits on election spending by companies like Facebook on election infrastructure.
‘DO THEY BOTH? – AND LIMIT THE MONEY TO BE SPENT BY META/FACEBOOK ON POLITICS AND LOCKBOXES!!!’ He wrote.
The former president’s reference to “lock boxes” likely refers to ballot drop boxes, which allow voters to drop off completed ballots outside polling places.
The bill that would ban TikTok passed with a wide bipartisan vote, 352 to 65, but its future remains uncertain in the Senate despite support for the bill.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed no sense of urgency Wednesday when asked whether he wanted to bring up the bill in the Seante.
The former president’s reference to “lock boxes” likely refers to ballot drop boxes, which allow voters to drop off completed ballots outside polling places
“The Senate will review the legislation as it comes out of the House,” he said curtly.
The White House said Wednesday they were eager to see the bill passed, as Biden said he would sign it if it reached his desk.
“We hope that the Senate will take action and address this very quickly,” White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre told reporters on Air Force One.