Duval Times

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has been vocal in his efforts to address the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party through the popular social media platform TikTok. Rubio's concerns culminated in President Joe Biden signing a bill into law that mandates the sale of TikTok by its China-based owner, ByteDance.

In response to this significant development, Senator Rubio stated, “TikTok extended the Chinese Communist Party’s power and influence into our own nation, right under our noses. I have been raising concerns about TikTok since 2019, so this new law forcing ByteDance to divest from TikTok is a huge step toward confronting Beijing’s malign influence. It’s official: Communist China is on the clock.”

Rubio's unwavering stance against the potential misuse of TikTok by the Chinese government is evident in his track record of advocating for measures to safeguard national security. From calling for investigations into TikTok CEO's actions to reintroducing bipartisan bills aimed at banning the platform, Rubio has been at the forefront of this issue.

With the new law in place, the focus now shifts to ensuring that TikTok's operations are free from the influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Senator Rubio's dedication to this cause underscores the importance of addressing the risks associated with foreign entities leveraging social media platforms for strategic gains.