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Is TikTok Censoring Anti-Trump Content? User Complaints Lead to Investigation

TikTok censorship against anti-Trump content

TikTok - the social media platform with hundreds of millions of U.S. users - is under fresh scrutiny after a wave of creators, public figures, and everyday users reported unusual behavior on the app. These users claim that videos critical of President Donald Trump or related to politically sensitive topics are being suppressed, blocked, or shown minimal engagement, sparking a political debate over bias and censorship on major tech platforms.

What Sparked the Controversy?

In the last week of

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Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: A Financial Nightmare Looms for Tech Giants

TikTok ban, USA

On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), mandating ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its ownership by January 19 or face a nationwide ban. The decision stems from national security concerns over TikTok’s data collection practices and alleged ties to the Chinese government.

Supreme Court Ruling and Enforcement

The court's ruling requires Google and Apple to halt new downloads of TikTok, with a fine of

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