Tom Cotton Criticized for Questioning TikTok CEO
GOP Senator Grilled TikTok CEO About Ties to CCP
Cotton's Questions Draw Fire from Critics
Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas is facing criticism for his extensive questioning of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Cotton repeatedly pressed Chew about his ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), suggesting that TikTok poses a national security threat.
Cotton's line of questioning has been met with backlash from critics, who accuse him of engaging in "McCarthyism" and attempting to stifle free speech. They argue that Cotton's focus on Chew's personal connections is irrelevant to TikTok's potential risks to national security.
Cotton has defended his questioning, arguing that it is necessary to investigate the potential risks posed by a company owned by a foreign government. He has also accused TikTok of censoring content and sharing user data with the CCP.
The hearing comes amid growing scrutiny of TikTok by U.S. lawmakers. The Biden administration is currently reviewing the company's operations and has expressed concerns about its ties to China.
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