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has launched a new ad supporting the bill, which would require ’s China-based parent company to divest from the popular app or face a ban on U.S. app stores and web hosting services. The will run in , and several key
Senate swing states, including , , , and , according to Politico. “Chinese TikTok is building a profile on every
American user and has become a digital fentanyl,” the ad says. “Republicans and
Democrats in
Washington agree on one thing — we need to stop
China by stopping TikTok.” The House easily passed the last month in a 352-65 vote. However, the bill since has stalled in the Senate. Following the House vote, Schumer appeared noncommittal about bringing the legislation to the floor. “The Senate will review the legislation when it comes over from the House,” the Senate majority leader said in a statement at the time. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.