The article critiques the recent TikTok controversy in US politics, viewing it as a reflection of Donald Trump's showmanship and the Democrats' struggles. Initially, Trump banned TikTok over vague national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership, which initiated prolonged legal disputes. Ultimately, both Democrats and Republicans pushed for a sale of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, showing an unusual moment of bipartisanship. The author notes that concerns about the situation in Gaza may have influenced this political coherence, illustrating the complexities of modern US political dynamics.
If I were a TikTok teen I'd come up with some sort of experimental dance to illustrate these themes but I'm old and completely devoid of rhythm, so words are going to have to suffice.
Trump's executive orders kicked off multiple years of legal challenges around TikTok. In the end, the Republicans and the Democrats unified behind an effort to force a sale of the app.
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