GOP National Spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko weighs in on censorship concerns surrounding a TikTok ban during an appearance on FOX Business’ “Varney & Co.”
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has sought Elon Musk’s advice on President Trump’s impending second term, according to a report.
Musk endorsed Trump last summer and has since had close ties with the president-elect. He even stayed at Mar-a-Lago after the election, accompanying him during talks with leaders like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Chew has approached Musk, X’s owner, more than once and asked him about Trump’s new administration and potential technology policies, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.
TikTok is suing the Biden administration — citing the First Amendment — over a new law signed by President Biden that would ban the social media platform in the US if China’s ByteDance doesn’t divest in January.
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Elon Musk has remained close to President-elect Trump since before the election. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images)
The law addresses security concerns because the Chinese government has access to American user information and influence over the popular app.
According to the Journal, ByteDance executives also contacted Vice President Kamala Harris’ team before the election.
During his presidency, Trump signed an executive order banning TikTok in the US, but he changed his position during the campaign. Earlier this year, he told CNBC that Congress “has to make that decision because it’s a difficult decision to make.”
According to a report, TikTok CEO Shou Chew has reportedly sought Elon Musk’s advice on President Trump’s impending second term. (Manuel Orbegozo/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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He did express concerns about national security.
Trump also joined TikTok in June, saying in a video on Truth Social: “Those who want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump.”
“We are not doing anything with TikTok,” he added.
TikTok is suing the Biden administration — citing the First Amendment — over a new law signed by President Biden that would ban the social media platform in the US if China’s ByteDance doesn’t divest in January. (Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
He also said on TikTok, “I’m going to save TikTok.”
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Trump plans to end the ban when he comes to power, the Washington Post reported, citing unnamed sources.
TikTok and President-elect Trump’s office did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.