Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) accused the Commerce Department of watering down regulations so that Chinese-owned TikTok can continue operating in the U.S., despite concerns that Beijing could use the social media app as a tool of espionage or propaganda.
A federal judge in 2020 blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to ban the short-video service. Likewise, the Biden administration has struggled to address any potential national security issues associated with TikTok without incurring the political costs involved in restricting a social media service that is hugely popular with young Americans, as the president prepares for reelection.
Lawmakers from both parties greeted that plan with skepticism. But the recent revisions to the Commerce regulations may indicate that the administration is warming to Project Texas, said Paul Triolo, senior vice president at the Albright Stonebridge Group.“There’s just no easy solution to this,” he said. “My gut feeling is that people have decided that Project Texas is more than just a sham. It’s a serious effort.
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