Donald Trump Warns Of TikTok Risks, But Fears Ban Makes Facebook Stronger

Donald Trump cautions of the national security threats posed by TikTok, yet expresses concern about a ban potentially empowering Facebook, which he labels as hostile.

12 March 2024 · 21:47 UTC

He admits TikTok's mixed impact but fears its absence might favor Facebook. Trump, calling Facebook detrimental, especially in elections, points to complex issues in balancing security and competitive dynamics in social media.

TikTok's privacy issues under its Chinese owner ByteDance have led to bans in some countries, like India, over data security fears.