Adam Schiff Pledges To ‘Save Democracy’ in Cringey Video on Chinese Spyware App
Rep. Adam Schiff (D. Calif.), pledged “save democracy” TikTok, a Chinese spyware app which intelligence officials claim is a danger to American democracy, was featured this week on TikTok.
Schiff the short video Part of his Senate Campaign. “[On my way] to save democracy,” A caption is displayed on the 6-second clip that features club music.
This is the latest instance of Schiff, former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, disregarding intelligence officials’ warnings regarding TikTok campaign. He first posted In January, the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R.-Calif.) removed Eric Swalwell, (D..Calif.), and him from the Intelligence Panel. “severely undermined” Its national security mission.
Christopher Wray, FBI Director, told the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday that TikTok was illegal. “a tool that is ultimately within the control of the Chinese government.” Wray stated that TikTok could be used by the Chinese government to manipulate the content, in order for the public’s perception of Beijing on issues such as Taiwan’s sovereignty. Wray warned that China could control the platform. “screams out with national security concerns.”
Paul Nakasone, director of the National Security Agency, told Congress this week that China has potential to manipulate public discourse through TikTok.
“It’s not only a fact that you can influence something, but you can also, you know, turn off the message as well when you have such a large population of listeners,” He stated.
Schiff, the man who praised The “hardworking men and women” FBI acknowledged that TikTok poses risks.
“I don’t think members of the government ought to use it on their phones. I don’t use it on my phone, I wouldn’t recommend others, so I’d like to see the federal government not use TikTok,” He said He said that he had warned his children last year. He claimed he had warned his children “to be very careful about your private data if you use TikTok on your phone” Because it “may not be secure.”
The White House instructed federal agencies last month to eliminate TikTok on all government-issued telephones. Congress passed a similar ban on members and staffer late last year. It is not known whether Schiff posted on the platform using government-issued equipment. Multiple inquiries to Schiff’s office have been unsuccessful.
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