Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has called out the hypocrisy of corporations boycotting X (formerly known as Twitter) while continuing to post on TikTok, a social media platform controlled by Communist China. Rubio sent a letter to 18 companies, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Disney, highlighting the double standard of boycotting an American social media application while maintaining a presence on a platform controlled by America's greatest adversary.

In his letter, Rubio expressed his concern over the companies' decision to boycott X due to its association with antisemitic content, while simultaneously remaining active on TikTok. He emphasized that TikTok, through its parent company ByteDance, is under the jurisdiction and influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), posing a significant threat to national security.

Rubio pointed out that TikTok has been caught spying on American journalists and storing Americans' personal data in China. He stated that China's national security laws give the CCP access to all data managed by Chinese firms, including ByteDance, making TikTok a far bigger liability than X.

The senator also highlighted the censorship and manipulation on TikTok, where moderators have been instructed to censor content about Tibet and the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Users who bring attention to the CCP's genocide of the Uyghurs and other ethnic groups have been censored and banned. Rubio emphasized that hate-fueled content, such as glorification of terrorist group Hamas and Osama bin Laden, is pervasive on TikTok, furthering the CCP's strategy of distracting, dividing, and dumbing down Americans.

Rubio raised concerns about TikTok's privacy practices, noting that ByteDance stores Americans' private information and even tax and Social Security numbers in China. He criticized the CEO's false denial of storing U.S. user data in China, highlighting the lack of trustworthiness of the application and its founder.

In conclusion, Rubio called on the boycotting companies to reassess their presence on TikTok, stating, "If your company believes it is necessary to cut ties with X, I expect you to cut ties with TikTok, as well—and soon."

The senator's letter serves as a reminder of the importance of consistency and integrity in corporate decision-making, particularly when it comes to national security and the protection of user data. Rubio's call for boycotting companies to align their actions with their stated concerns sends a strong message about the need for accountability in the corporate world.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.rubio.senate.gov/rubio-calls-out-corporations-hypocrisy-how-can-you-boycott-x-and-not-tiktok/