President Biden endorsed legislation aiming to force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest its ownership or face a US ban. The bill passed through the US House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously, with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s support. Biden expressed readiness to sign it if passed.
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However, former President Trump opposes the ban, citing support for rival Facebook. This stance contrasts with powerful Republicans like Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who view the legislation as crucial for national security. The White House provided technical support for the bill’s drafting but believes it still needs refinement.
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