U.S. senators press TikTok on whether it allows Russian 'pro-war propaganda'

[SouthBayDem]

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - Republican senators on Friday asked TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew about reports the social media site had allowed Russian state-approved media content but barred other videos.

"Recent reports indicate TikTok… has allowed Russian state media to flood the platform with dangerous pro-war propaganda. No company should find itself in the position of amplifying the Kremlin’s lies, which fuel public support for Russia’s war of choice in Ukraine," said the letter, led by Steve Daines and signed by John Cornyn, Roger Wicker, John Barrasso, James Lankford and Cynthia Lummis.

The senators wrote they were "deeply concerned" that TikTok "is enabling the spread of pro-war propaganda to the Russian public, which risks adding to an already devastating human toll for both Ukrainians and Russians."

The Russian Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment. TikTok said in a statement to Reuters that the company was looking forward to continuing to engage with members on these issues and answer their questions.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-senators-press-tiktok-whether-it-allows-russian-pro-war-propaganda-2022-06-17/

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Surprised that Republicans are leading this probe. Are they doing the right thing (going after Russian propaganda) for the wrong reasons (a witch hunt against China)?

[PortTack]

1. I spend some time looking at tictok and I don't see it. If anything russian trolls report ppl postin

Pro Ukraine clips

[Ford_Prefect]

2. Interesting that Daines is lead name here since he is one of the GOP Moscow field trip gang.

...Steve Daines,.....John Cornyn, Roger Wicker, John Barrasso, James Lankford and Cynthia Lummis.

[SouthBayDem]

3. Lankford is up for reelection this year

Probably hoping voters won't remember that July 4 "Mission to Moscow"

In 2024, Barrasso is next up for election