Judges Say TikTok, WeChat Security Threat Yet to Be Proven

Judges Say TikTok, WeChat Security Threat Yet to Be Proven

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The video discusses recent legal rulings involving ByteDance's TikTok and WeChat, highlighting the decisions by judges Carl Nichols and Laurel Beeler to prevent bans on these apps. Despite evidence of China's national security threat, the judges found insufficient proof that the apps themselves posed a threat. The rulings suggest that the Trump administration may have exceeded its legal authority. The video also mentions an upcoming deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's US assets, marking a new phase in the ongoing legal battle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason judges prevented the bans on TikTok and WeChat?

Lack of evidence that the apps themselves are a threat

Public protests against the ban

Pressure from the Chinese government

Strong evidence of national security threat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Judge Nichols say about the evidence against TikTok?

It was overwhelming

It was less substantial

It was fabricated

It was conclusive

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal argument did ByteDance likely succeed in proving?

The Trump administration had full authority

The Trump administration exceeded its legal authority

The apps were a threat to national security

The bans were supported by international law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's US assets?

October 12th

November 12th

January 12th

December 12th

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the initial rounds in the legal battle between Trump and the Chinese app makers?

The US government

The Chinese app makers

The US Congress

The federal judges