By skyforbes 
The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance — again. The popular short-form video app is once more facing pressure from lawmakers, who question whether the Chinese-owned platform poses a national security risk.
“This is about data, control, and influence,” said one congressional aide familiar with the discussions.
The Current Situation
- U.S. lawmakers have proposed legislation that could require ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a nationwide ban.
- President Biden has signalled he would support such a measure if it clears Congress.
- TikTok insists it’s already gone to great lengths to address concerns, including Project Texas, a $1.5 billion plan to store U.S. user data on domestic servers.
National Security Concerns
Lawmakers argue that TikTok’s ties to China could allow the Chinese government to:
- Access American users’ sensitive data
- Manipulate content to spread propaganda or misinformation
- Influence young voters and public opinion
“We simply can’t trust an app under authoritarian oversight,” warned Senator Marco Rubio.