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TikTok Accuses Congress of ‘Xenophobia’ after CEO’s Testimony

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TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew testifies before a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing entitled “TikTok: How Congress can Safeguard American Data Privacy and Protect Children from Online Harms” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 23, 2023.

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TikTok isn’t happy with the high-profile bipartisan grilling to which Democrats and Republicans subjected company CEO Shou Zi Chew today. Immediately after Chew appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, TikTok COO Vanessa Pappas accused lawmakers on the committee of xenophobia.

“We’re committed to providing a safe, secure platform, that fosters an inclusive place for our amazing, diverse communities to call home. It’s a shame today’s conversation felt rooted in xenophobia,” Pappas wrote.

Jimmy Quinn

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Jimmy Quinn

Jimmy Quinn is the former national security correspondent for National Review.

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