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TikTok sues Trump administration over threat to ban company

TikTok sued the U.S. government today, after President Trump said he’ll ban the hugely popular video sharing platform. It’s the latest ramp-up in a back-and-forth between the Chinese company and the federal government.

By Madeleine Brand • Aug 24, 2020 • 8m Listen

TikTok sued the U.S. government today, after President Trump said he’ll ban the hugely popular video sharing platform. It’s the latest ramp-up in a back-and-forth between the Chinese company and the federal government. That ban would take effect next month.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

TikTok sues Trump administration over threat to ban company

TikTok sued the U.S. government today, after President Trump said he’ll ban the hugely popular video sharing platform. It’s the latest ramp-up in a back-and-forth between the Chinese company and the federal government.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

TikTok sues Trump administration over threat to ban company

TikTok sued the U.S. government today, after President Trump said he’ll ban the hugely popular video sharing platform. It’s the latest ramp-up in a back-and-forth between the Chinese company and the federal government.

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