In The Wall Street Journal Jeff Kosseff and I argue that banning TikTok on vague national security concerns would seriously undermine American free speech exceptionalism. The repercussions would extend far beyond the thorny issue of TikTok.

TikTok will be banned in the United States on January 19th unless the Supreme Court intervenes. Other countries that ban TikTok: Afghanistan, India, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, North Korea, Senegal, Somalia, Uzbekistan, and China.

Opinion | Supreme Court can strike down Biden censorship regime’s last gasp in TikTok case Washington Times Opinion trib.al/Gvb4JyZ

Banning TikTok US jeopardizes constitutional liberties and establishes a concerning precedent for silencing platforms that millions depend on for expression and connection. Proud to join Ed Markey and Rep. Ro Khanna for this amicus brief. paul.senate.gov/sens-paul-mark…

🏛️ Tomorrow, TikTok faces the Supreme Court over a potential U.S. ban. A TikTok ban would harm American creators, businesses, and consumers more than TikTok itself ever has. Read our full statement ahead of the #SCOTUS hearing👇 itif.org/publications/2…

Today, the Supreme Court will decide a case that will directly affect lives of tens of millions of Americans, changing how they learn and share information and entertain themselves. And it will be a case that will reverberate in 1st Am. jurisprudence & across the world. 🧵1/

Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether Congress can ban TikTok if the social media platform continues to be owned by Beijing-headquartered ByteDance. A decision could have major implications for free speech, tech regulation, and national security. To learn

Whatever its status under the First Amendment, the so-called TikTok law serves to limit and control speech. Remember: It doesn’t just apply to TikTok. That’s a key fact that is consistently overlooked. It’s an effort to intimidate U.S. owners of social media companies (again,

STATEMENT: Our unique national commitment to freedom of expression requires more caution than today’s ruling delivers. The unprecedented ban of a communication platform used by 170 million Americans demands strict judicial scrutiny, not the rushed and highly deferential review

Our response to the Supreme Court decision: tiktok.com/@tiktok/video/…

If TikTok is not sold before the law goes into effect, the United States will join these countries that have also completely banned the app: China India Iran Afghanistan Somalia Nepal Senegal Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan

ICYMI: I join TikTok US today as a form of civil disobedience. To the 170 million Americans using TikTok US: Don’t give in and don’t give up. Resist. Find me on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@randpaul?_t=Z…

TikTok app is banned in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇷 Iran 🇯🇴 Jordan 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇸🇴 Somalia 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 🇺🇸 United States

STATEMENT FROM TIKTOK: In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170

TikTok Ban Is Misguided Attack on Free Speech "Democrats are not the only ones who have lost touch with voters. There are several Republicans who have joined the fight to ban an app loved by millions of voting Americans." realclearpolicy.com/articles/2025/… via RealClearPolitics

Congressman admits mistake in voting for TikTok ban Applause to Wesley Hunt for this powerful and courageous oped Fox News Fox News AI foxnews.com/opinion/my-vot…

/1 A NEW report by Oxford Economics highlights TikTok's role in driving job growth. In 2024 alone, 7.5 MILLION U.S. businesses used TikTok, powering 28 MILLION jobs. 🇺🇸 From small startups to major brands, businesses of all sizes are leveraging TikTok to expand, engage, and

General Manager of @TikTok U.S. Data Security, Andy Bonillo, sat down with Lisa Remillard to share more about the concrete steps we’ve taken to safeguard U.S. user data, going far and beyond what any other company is doing. Watch the full interview here: tinyurl.com/5e29majx

/1 🚨 @TikTok_US is launching AMBER Alerts in the US with National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, bringing important, real-time alerts directly to peoples’ For You feeds to raise awareness of missing children. Together we can make a difference. 🔗 Learn more: newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/launchin… #AMBERAlert #TikTok

#digitaldiplomacy is about authenticity, trust, and long-lasting partnerships. We at the Italian Embassy believe engaging with platforms, creators, and influencers is key. Conversations like yesterday's only prove this! Thanks to all who participated.