Source: RealClearPolitics
by Micky Horstman
“TikTok’s servers went dark for 12 hours on Jan. 19, but thanks to an extension from President Donald Trump, TikTok is back on the app stores, and its clock hasn’t run out yet. The divestment, ban, and then subsequent extension have justifiably sparked criticism, especially among young people. And while half of Americans surveyed in March of 2023 supported a ban, now a majority of Americans disapprove. What accounts for such a swing in public opinion? For a year, Americans watched lawmakers contradict their own claims that the app is a ‘national security threat.’ Now, they are starting to see the ban for what it really is – an attack on consumer choice and free speech.” (02/27/25)