TikTok Plans To Sue Trump Administration Over Looming Ban

TikTok Plans To Sue Trump Administration Over Looming Ban

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The video discusses the potential US ban on TikTok, a popular social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance. TikTok plans to challenge the executive order requiring its transfer to a US business, citing lack of due process. President Trump claims TikTok poses a national security risk by potentially sharing American user data with China, which TikTok denies. Additionally, American users of WeChat, another Chinese app, are suing over its ban, arguing it violates freedom of speech and affects communication with family in China.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did ByteDance announce in response to the US executive order regarding TikTok?

They agreed to sell TikTok to a Chinese company.

They decided to shut down TikTok in the US.

They announced they would challenge the executive order.

They planned to merge TikTok with another social media app.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was TikTok's main complaint about the federal government's handling of the situation?

The government provided too much support.

There was a lack of due process.

The government offered financial incentives.

The government ignored TikTok's existence.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern President Trump has regarding TikTok?

It could become more popular than other US apps.

It might decrease US economic growth.

It could lead to increased social media usage.

It might share American user data with China.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is suing President Trump over the ban of WeChat?

American users of WeChat

TikTok influencers

Chinese government officials

ByteDance executives

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What constitutional right do the plaintiffs claim the WeChat ban violates?

Right to bear arms

Right to privacy

Right to freedom of speech

Right to a fair trial