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by techntoke 2147 days ago
I'd start the questioning like this...

"On an average day how many kids under 13 do you think join TikTok without their parents knowledge?"

"On an average day, how many teens under 18 and preteens dance in a manner that would be considered provocative on your platform?"

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If the reason for banning TikTok is to "protect the kids" why not say so in the order, instead of using some vague "national security" excuse? Clearly the TikTok ban had nothing to do with young kids using it or dancing provocatively, and the administration clearly isn't thinking about the kids when the ban was ordered.
It's retaliation, both for the kids and for TikTok, for snatching up all those Tulsa Trump rally tickets, and making him look bad because fewer people showed up.
Trump is saying he is likely going to issue an executive order to extend unemployment due to national security.

You don't think he would do the same for TikTok, especially when all these underage and often preteen kids data is being sent to China?