{"id":2093532,"date":"2023-11-07T21:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T02:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiktok-driving-young-americans-to-root-for-terrorists-gop-lawmaker-says\/"},"modified":"2023-11-07T21:31:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T02:31:03","slug":"tiktok-driving-young-americans-to-root-for-terrorists-gop-lawmaker-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiktok-driving-young-americans-to-root-for-terrorists-gop-lawmaker-says\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP lawmaker claims TikTok is radicalizing young Americans to support terrorists."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/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%2Ftiktok-driving-young-americans-to-root-for-terrorists-gop-lawmaker-says%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=2093532&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--><h2>Chinese-Owned Social Media Platform TikTok Accused of Propagandizing Young Americans to Support Terrorists Against \u200dIsrael<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200da\u200d video posted on Saturday, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), \u200dwho chairs \u200bthe House Select Committee on \u2064the\u200c Chinese Communist Party, claimed that TikTok is engaging in\u2064 a massive malign influence operation.\u2063 According\u200b to Gallagher, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/class-action-settlement-deadline-for-illinois-residents-to-file-claim-in-68-million-instagram-suit-wednesday\/\" title=\"Illinois residents must file claim by Wednesday for  million Instagram settlement.\">popular\u200b social media platform<\/a> is largely \u200bresponsible for fostering \u2062anti-Israel sentiments among young Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Gallagher \u200cpointed to a recent \u2064Harvard CAPS-Harris poll, \u2062which\u2063 revealed that 51% of Americans aged 18 to 24 believe that Hamas&#8217; \u200bterror attack on Israel can be justified by the grievances of Palestinians. He questioned how young Americans have come to\u200d hold such\u200c morally bankrupt views and\u2063 why they would support\u2063 terrorists who have \u200ckidnapped American citizens\u2064 and\u2063 oppose a key American ally in \u2064the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>The answer, according\u200d to Gallagher, \u200blies in TikTok. As a Chinese-owned app operated by Bytedance,\u2064 a Chinese tech company, \u200dTikTok has faced \u2063accusations from both Republicans and Democrats of being a Chinese\u200c propaganda tool. Several state \u200cgovernments have even\u2063 banned the app due to security concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Gallagher\u200b emphasized that in China, \u2063there\u200d is no concept of a private company, and\u200d the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses TikTok to promote its propaganda and \u200csuppress dissenting views. He also highlighted TikTok&#8217;s censorship of content related to sensitive issues such as Xinjiang, Tibet, Tiananmen Square, LGBT rights, and criticism of the CCP&#8217;s treatment of Uyghur Muslims.<\/p>\n<p>Comparing TikTok&#8217;s influence to a\u2064 hypothetical scenario in 1962,\u2063 where Pravda and the KGB had purchased major American\u2063 media\u2064 outlets, Gallagher called\u200d for \u200da ban on\u200c TikTok or at \u200bleast its sale to an American company.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepGallagher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@repgallagher<\/a>: How are so many \u200dyoung people\u200b in America siding with Hamas terrorists?<\/p>\n<p>Who have killed at least 30 \u200cAmericans and kidnapped a dozen more, still at this\u2064 moment holding 10 hostages.<\/p>\n<p>Where \u2063are they getting \u2064their news?<\/p>\n<p>The answer, increasingly, is\u2063 TikTok \u2013 an\u2026\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RDaTamjrHC\">pic.twitter.com\/RDaTamjrHC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Select Committee on \u200dthe CCP (@committeeonccp) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/committeeonccp\/status\/1720791984632127715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 4, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How might TikTok&#8217;s \u2062algorithms and content moderation policies \u200ccontribute to \u2062the promotion and amplification of anti-Israel narratives?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dOf young\u2062 Americans believe that \u200dIsrael\u2062 is an apartheid state. \u2063He asserted\u200b that TikTok&#8217;s algorithms and content moderation policies are\u200b designed to promote \u2064and amplify anti-Israel narratives, ultimately influencing and propagandizing \u200byoung Americans.<\/p>\n<p>TikTok, \u200cwhich \u2063is owned \u2062by \u200cChina-based company ByteDance, has \u2062undoubtedly gained immense popularity among young \u200cpeople\u200d worldwide. \u2062With its short \u200bvideo format and extensive reach, the\u200d platform has become a powerful tool\u200d for\u2063 communication\u200d and social interaction. However, concerns have\u2063 been raised about its potential \u200bto be exploited \u2062for nefarious purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The accusation against TikTok \u200brevolves around its alleged \u200crole in promoting anti-Israel sentiments. Gallagher\u200b contends that the platform&#8217;s algorithms\u2063 are \u200cdesigned in a way that\u2062 favors content supporting organizations \u2064and movements critical\u200b of Israel, and \u200bsuppresses opposing viewpoints. This \u2062manipulation of\u200c information,\u200d he argues,\u200c creates an environment where young Americans \u200dare exposed \u200bto a biased narrative\u2062 that portrays Israel in a negative light.<\/p>\n<p>The congressman&#8217;s\u2064 claim\u200d gains further credibility when considering the recent Harvard\u200d CAPS-Harris poll, which highlights the influence of TikTok\u2064 on public opinion. The fact\u2064 that over \u200dhalf of young Americans surveyed \u2063believe that Israel is an apartheid state\u2064 indicates a concerning trend that cannot be solely attributed to personal beliefs or\u200b traditional media\u2063 sources. It suggests that\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>, such \u200bas TikTok, play\u2062 a\u2062 significant role in\u200b shaping public opinion, especially \u200camong the younger generation.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to recognize\u2063 the potential consequences of\u200c this purported propagandizing. By perpetuating anti-Israel sentiments,\u2062 TikTok may contribute \u2064to the spread of misinformation and \u2064further polarize\u200b discussions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian\u200b conflict. \u2062This can \u200bhave severe implications for the peace\u200c process and the overall \u2064perception of Israel and its policies on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the allegation against TikTok \u2064raises\u200d larger concerns \u2062about social media platforms and their responsibilities regarding content \u200bmoderation and \u2062algorithmic transparency. As these platforms continue to dominate the digital landscape, their influence on public\u200c discourse\u200d becomes undeniable. It \u2063is essential for regulators \u2064and policymakers to address and monitor potential biases within these \u200cplatforms to ensure fair and unbiased information dissemination.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to\u200b approach \u200cthese allegations with caution and skepticism. \u2062Accusations of propagandization should be backed\u2063 by substantial evidence and thorough \u2063investigation. While TikTok&#8217;s popularity and \u200creach make it an important platform \u200bto scrutinize, \u200cit is crucial\u200d not to \u200bjump to\u2063 hasty conclusions without proper research.<\/p>\n<p>Public concerns \u2063surrounding \u200bthe \u2063influence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/human-trafficking-survivor-praises-sound-of-freedom-for-drawing-attention-to-no-1-human-rights-issue\/\" title=\"Human trafficking survivor hails Sound of Freedom for spotlighting top human rights concern.\">social\u200b media \u2064platforms<\/a>\u200d on public opinion and their potential\u200d for manipulation are valid. TikTok, as one of the\u200b most\u200b prominent platforms \u2062of its kind, \u2062should be subject to scrutiny and held accountable for\u200d any irresponsible propagandizing. Efforts must be made to evaluate and \u200cregulate these platforms to \u200csafeguard the integrity of information and protect \u2062societal harmony.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation into TikTok&#8217;s alleged\u2064 role in propagandizing young Americans regarding Israel continues, it\u200b is crucial to foster a \u200dcritical mindset among users. Encouraging media\u2063 literacy and fact-checking\u2064 can \u2063help individuals navigate the vast landscape of information, \u2063empowering them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiktok-driving-young-americans-to-root-for-terrorists-gop-lawmaker-says\/\" title=\"GOP lawmaker claims TikTok is radicalizing young Americans to support terrorists.\">form informed opinions based<\/a> on diverse \u2063sources and \u2063perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d conclusion, the accusation that Chinese-owned\u2064 social media platform TikTok \u2063propagandizes young \u2062Americans \u2063to support terrorists against Israel is \u200ba serious allegation \u2062that warrants investigation and attention. The influence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-facebook-files-the-effort-to-censor-vaccine-information\/\" title=\"Facebook's Vaccine Information Censorship Effort: The Facebook Files\">social media \u2063platforms<\/a> on\u2063 public opinion cannot\u200d be disregarded, and comprehensive\u200b evaluation and regulation are necessary to ensure\u2064 the \u200cresponsible dissemination of information. As the investigation unfolds,\u2064 it is \u2064vital for individuals\u2062 to exercise critical thinking\u2064 and\u200d media literacy to discern fact\u2064 from propaganda \u200cin a digital world inundated with information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok is accused by Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of propagandizing young Americans to support terrorists against Israel. Gallagher, who chairs the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, claims TikTok is conducting a massive malign influence operation, making it a significant threat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":2093533,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2093532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2093532","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\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2093532"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2093532\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2093533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2093532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2093532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2093532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}