Related Article: There's just a month until TikTok could be banned - again. Here's where things stand. - eu.heraldmailmedia.com - Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:57:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Commerce
Goal: Urge President Donald Trump and his administration to halt all efforts to ban TikTok and instead pursue transparent, democratic solutions that protect users' rights and digital freedoms.
The looming threat of a TikTok ban in the United States is an attack on digital freedom, free speech, and the right to access information. Millions of Americans use TikTok daily to share their stories, build communities, and engage in creative expression. The justification for this ban—alleged national security risks—remains unsubstantiated, and TikTok has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
Banning TikTok does not address broader concerns about data privacy or corporate accountability. Instead, it risks silencing marginalized voices, harming small creators and businesses, and setting a precedent for government overreach into digital spaces. Rather than resorting to censorship and bans, the government should enact comprehensive data privacy laws that apply equally to all tech companies, regardless of their country of origin.
We urge President Trump and the Department of Commerce to stop the ban on TikTok and instead protect the rights of users, creators, and communities across the U.S.