Rand Paul Blocks Josh Hawley’s Attempt to Ban TikTok in the US

Rand Paul Blocks Josh Hawley’s Attempt to Ban TikTok in the US

Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.

Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.

NBC reports that divisions have emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing debate over banning TikTok.

NBC reports that divisions have emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing debate over banning TikTok.

The opposition has reportedly created new challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular Chinese-owned app in the United States.

The opposition has reportedly created new challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular Chinese-owned app in the United States.

On March 30, Republican Senator Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.

On March 30, Republican Senator Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.

However, fellow Republican Senator Rand Paul (Kentucky) objected to the bill.

If Republicans want to continuously lose elections for generations, they should pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media app used by 150 million people, primarily young Americans.

, Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.

If Republicans want to continuously lose elections for generations, they should pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media app used by 150 million people, primarily young Americans.

, Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.

Have faith that our desire for freedom is strong enough to survive a few dance videos, Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.

NBC reports that Hawley expressed disbelief at Paul's argument to defend his objection.

I have never before heard on this floor a defense of the right to spy, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.

I didn’t realize that the First Amendment contained a right to espionage, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.

NBC reports that the intraparty clash comes as several other bipartisan bills also look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S. NBC reports that the intraparty clash comes as several other bipartisan bills also look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S. The White House has backed one of those bills, which would give the commerce secretary the power to ban any foreign apps that pose a threat to national security.

The White House has backed one of those bills, which would give the commerce secretary the power to ban any foreign apps that pose a threat to national security