{"id":2052265,"date":"2023-10-02T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-doubles-down-on-her-criticism-of-ramaswamy-over-tiktok\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T12:03:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:03:11","slug":"haley-doubles-down-on-her-criticism-of-ramaswamy-over-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-doubles-down-on-her-criticism-of-ramaswamy-over-tiktok\/","title":{"rendered":"Haley stands firm in her critique of Ramaswamy regarding TikTok."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhaley-doubles-down-on-her-criticism-of-ramaswamy-over-tiktok%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2052265&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Republican \u2062Candidate Nikki Haley Criticizes Rival Vivek Ramaswamy for Joining TikTok<\/h2>\n<p>Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley recently explained her change \u200cin opinion towards fellow \u2062candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.\u200c The issue \u2062at hand \u200dis\u2064 Ramaswamy&#8217;s decision to join \u200cthe Chinese video-sharing\u200d app TikTok, making him the \u200bfirst GOP candidate to do so. While \u200dRamaswamy claims it&#8217;s a way to connect with young\u200b voters,\u2063 he had previously criticized \u200cthe app as &#8220;digital fentanyl&#8221; and called for its ban. Haley rebuked Ramaswamy, stating that TikTok is a dangerous platform and that his decision lacks leadership.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/haley-knocks-ramaswamy-over-his-stance-on-tiktok-5499990?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n        <strong>Haley Knocks Ramaswamy Over His Stance on TikTok<\/strong><br \/>\n      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/28\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/nikki-haley-says-possible-government-shutdown-is-irresponsible-5498827?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n        <strong>Nikki \u200bHaley\u200b Says Possible Government Shutdown \u200cIs \u2018Irresponsible\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\n      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/26\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the second Republican presidential debate, Ramaswamy \u200ddefended his decision, emphasizing the need to reach the next generation of voters. However, Haley criticized\u200d him, stating that TikTok \u2064is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-goes-off-the-rails-as-gop-gangs-up-on-vivek-ramaswamy\/\" title=\"Republican debate derails as GOP targets Vivek Ramaswamy.\">dangerous\u200c social media apps<\/a>. She expressed her concerns about the Chinese Communist \u2063Party&#8217;s espionage activities and the potential risks associated\u2063 with TikTok.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>(L\u2013R) \u200dFormer South\u2064 Carolina Gov. and\u2062 U.N. \u200dAmbassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and\u200c entrepreneur \u200bVivek Ramaswamy speak during the second Republican presidential primary \u2062debate in Simi Valley, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2023. (Robyn Beck\/AFP \u2062via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In an interview on \u2062Fox News Sunday, Haley addressed her previous praise\u2063 for Ramaswamy&#8217;s book &#8220;Woke Inc.&#8221; She clarified that she supported the book and helped him with it, but his current statements as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-doubles-down-on-her-criticism-of-ramaswamy-over-tiktok\/\" title=\"Haley stands firm in her critique of Ramaswamy regarding TikTok.\">presidential candidate differ\u2064 significantly<\/a>.\u2062 Haley emphasized that joining TikTok despite its dangers is not leadership but \u2064merely following the crowd.<\/p>\n<h2>TikTok<\/h2>\n<p>Ramaswamy defended his\u200d decision to use TikTok in \u200can interview on \u200cFox News&#8217; &#8220;Cavuto Live.&#8221; He maintained his concerns about China&#8217;s influence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-knocks-ramaswamy-over-his-stance-on-tiktok\/\" title=\"Haley criticizes Ramaswamy's TikTok stance.\">addictive social\u2064 media<\/a> but stated\u200b that change can only happen after winning elections.<\/p>\n<p>He also indirectly criticized other candidates, suggesting that their own children use TikTok\u2064 while they publicly criticize the platform. Haley \u2063responded\u200b by stating that \u200dher son\u2064 is not on TikTok, and her daughter, who is 25 years old, used it until 2020. She warned about the Chinese\u200b Communist Party&#8217;s espionage activities and reiterated her belief that \u200cTikTok\u2064 is dangerous.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>TikTok logo on an \u200diPhone in London on\u2063 Feb. \u206428, 2023. (Dan Kitwood\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Last\u200c week, the State \u2063Department&#8217;s Global Engagement Center (GEC) released\u200d a report on China&#8217;s \u200cdisinformation and propaganda \u200defforts. \u2062The report revealed that ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, allegedly restricted access to individuals critical of China until late 2020. Additionally, cybersecurity firm Internet 2.0 reported that TikTok harvested\u200c users&#8217; data, including \u200clocations and\u2064 passwords.<\/p>\n<h2>Poll<\/h2>\n<p>A recent \u2064survey by Pew Research \u200dCenter showed that 59% of Americans consider TikTok a threat to national security. Older Americans and Republicans expressed\u200c more concern about the app&#8217;s potential risks. The survey also indicated that 64% of Americans were worried about TikTok&#8217;s data practices.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s decision to join TikTok contradict his previous criticism of \u200cthe app and what does this\u2064 reveal about\u200d his\u2062 judgment and leadership abilities?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Republican\u200b candidate Nikki Haley has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scotus-got-it-wrong-biden-administration-tells-student-borrowers-in-email\/\" title=\"Biden Administration: SCOTUS Made Mistake, Email Tells Student Borrowers.\">recently\u200b expressed<\/a> her criticism towards fellow candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for his decision to join the popular Chinese video-sharing app, TikTok. Ramaswamy \u200dis the first GOP candidate to join the platform, claiming that it is a way to connect with young voters. However, Haley rebuked Ramaswamy, asserting that TikTok is a dangerous platform and that his decision lacks leadership.<\/p>\n<p>During the second Republican presidential debate, Ramaswamy defended his decision to join TikTok\u200d by emphasizing the importance of\u200c reaching\u2064 out to the next generation of voters. Despite his reasoning, Haley criticized him for joining what\u200d she believes to be one of the most dangerous social\u200b media apps. She expressed\u200d her concerns about the espionage activities of the Chinese Communist Party and the \u200cpotential risks associated with TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>Haley&#8217;s criticism is rooted\u200b in her belief that TikTok poses a significant threat to national security. She highlighted the TikTok&#8217;s close ties to the Chinese government, raising concerns about potential espionage\u2064 and data privacy\u200d issues. This sentiment \u200cechoes the sentiments shared by experts and lawmakers who have also expressed concerns about the app&#8217;s connections to China.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Haley pointed out the irony of Ramaswamy&#8217;s decision to join TikTok, considering that he had previously criticized the app as &#8220;digital fentanyl&#8221; and \u200beven called \u200dfor its complete\u200d ban. This\u2063 inconsistency in his stance raises questions about his judgment and leadership abilities.<\/p>\n<p>This controversy surrounding\u2062 Ramaswamy&#8217;s involvement with TikTok serves as a reminder of the ongoing\u200c concerns about the app \u2062and its ties to China. Various countries, including \u200bthe United States, have taken steps to address these concerns, with \u200dsome even banning the app altogether. The debate\u200c regarding TikTok&#8217;s role in society and its potential risks to national security continues.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d conclusion, Nikki Haley&#8217;s criticism of Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s decision to join TikTok highlights the ongoing concerns about the app&#8217;s ties to the Chinese government and its potential risks to national security. Haley argues\u2062 that\u200b Ramaswamy&#8217;s\u200b decision lacks leadership and raises \u2064questions about his judgment. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tubervilles-holds-on-military-promotions-show-power-of-senate-minority\/\" title=\"Tuberville's grip on military promotions highlights Senate minority's influence.\">controversy sheds light<\/a> on the broader \u200cdebate\u200b surrounding TikTok&#8217;s place in society and the need for increased\u200d scrutiny of its connections to China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley recently praised fellow candidate Vivek Ramaswamy but has now criticized him. The reason behind this is Ramaswamy&#8217;s decision to join TikTok, a Chinese video-sharing app. By doing so, he becomes the first GOP candidate to join the platform, claiming it as a means to connect with a wider audience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":252,"featured_media":2052266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2052265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/252"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2052265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052265\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2052266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2052265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2052265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2052265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}