{"id":2100650,"date":"2023-11-16T11:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T16:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-gallagher-argues-its-time-to-ban-tiktok-as-app-ignites-sympathy-for-osama-bin-laden\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T11:50:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T16:50:26","slug":"mike-gallagher-argues-its-time-to-ban-tiktok-as-app-ignites-sympathy-for-osama-bin-laden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-gallagher-argues-its-time-to-ban-tiktok-as-app-ignites-sympathy-for-osama-bin-laden\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Gallagher argues it&#8217;s time to ban TikTok as app ignites sympathy for Osama bin Laden"},"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\">32<\/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%2Fmike-gallagher-argues-its-time-to-ban-tiktok-as-app-ignites-sympathy-for-osama-bin-laden%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=2100650&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>Rep. Mike Gallagher\u2062 Calls for TikTok Ban After Bin Laden&#8217;s Letter Goes Viral<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has made a compelling case for \u2062banning TikTok following the unexpected resurgence of Osama bin Laden&#8217;s &#8220;Letter to the American People.&#8221; \u2062This letter, written by the former al \u200bQaeda leader\u2064 in 2002, sheds light on the ideology behind his campaign of terror against the\u2063 United States. \u2062In particular, bin Laden&#8217;s mention of U.S. support \u2062for Israel has sparked renewed interest in the letter, thanks to the younger generation of TikTok users who have praised its insights.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Gallagher Slams Sympathetic TikTok Users<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;These people are, of course, massive\u200c idiots,&#8221; Gallagher expressed his disdain for the sympathetic \u2063TikTok users. He recently watched footage of the Oct. 7 attack\u2062 compiled by the\u2063 Israeli Embassy, which depicted the horrifying acts committed by Salafi jihadists, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-gallagher-argues-its-time-to-ban-tiktok-as-app-ignites-sympathy-for-osama-bin-laden\/\" title=\"Mike Gallagher argues it's time to ban TikTok as app ignites sympathy for Osama bin Laden\">including beheading innocent civilians<\/a> with garden hoes. Gallagher believes that these \u2063disturbing images reveal the true face\u2063 of evil.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to Statista, the majority of TikTok users are younger individuals, with approximately 26% falling between the ages of 18-24. Many of these users were either not born or were too young to remember the tragic events of \u2062September 11, \u20622001. However, the exact number of users under the age of 18 remains unknown.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Gallagher&#8217;s Urgent Call for Action<\/h3>\n<p>Gallagher strongly\u2062 argues for a TikTok ban or forced sale before it&#8217;s too \u2063late. He finds it absolutely disgusting that some TikTok users suggest \u2063that America is to \u2063blame\u2063 for the actions of bin Laden, who was responsible\u2063 for the deaths of thousands of\u200d innocent Americans. He believes that allowing a Chinese-controlled\u200c app to dominate \u200dthe American media platform poses a \u2063dangerous threat to the free world.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Bin Laden&#8217;s letter places blame on the U.S. and &#8220;the Jews&#8221; for inciting terrorism through their policies. He argues that\u200d civilians are\u2063 legitimate targets due to their support for these policies. The letter&#8217;s condemnation of the treatment of Palestinians resonated with young TikTok users, \u2062leading to a shift in their worldview and \u200deven causing some to experience an &#8220;existential crisis.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Guardian, \u200bhowever, mysteriously removed the letter from its\u2064 website amidst the surge of interest. It seems that the impact of \u200cbin Laden&#8217;s words cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that the influence \u200dof TikTok on younger \u200bgenerations is significant, and\u2064 the need to\u2064 address the spread of dangerous ideologies is pressing. Rep. Gallagher&#8217;s call for action \u200cshould not be taken lightly.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c Why does Rep. Gallagher believe that banning TikTok is necessary to protect the minds of young\u200b individuals from extremist ideologies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Agher said \u200din a recent statement. &#8220;To \u200dsee young individuals sympathizing with the likes of Osama bin Laden and promoting his letter on TikTok is deeply concerning. It is imperative that we take action to protect the minds of our youth and prevent the spread of extremist ideologies. Banning TikTok is a vital step in safeguarding our national security.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Bin Laden&#8217;s &#8220;Letter to the American\u2064 People&#8221; resurfaced on TikTok after \u200ca user posted a video narrating parts \u2064of the letter and expressing admiration for bin Laden&#8217;s views. The video \u200breceived millions \u200dof views \u200cand sparked a wave\u200c of discussions, with some TikTok users expressing support for bin Laden&#8217;s ideologies.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Gallagher argues that\u200b TikTok, as a \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-director-christopher-wray-testifies-before-house-judiciary-committee\/\" title=\"FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before House Judiciary Committee\">popular social media platform<\/a> among young people, \u2064has a responsibility to ensure that \u200bextremist content is not \u200ballowed to spread on its platform. He believes that\u200b by banning TikTok, the United States would be \u2062sending a strong message\u200d that it will not tolerate the\u200b promotion of extremist ideologies, especially those related to terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Rep. Gallagher is concerned \u200dabout the potential online radicalization of young individuals. He \u2062stresses the need to counter extremist narratives and prevent vulnerable individuals from being swayed by \u200dterrorist propaganda. Banning TikTok \u200bwould be one way to limit the exposure of young people to such content and mitigate \u2063the risk of radicalization.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, \u2062there are concerns about TikTok&#8217;s ties to the Chinese government. The app&#8217;s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, raising\u200b concerns about data privacy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-new-things-we-just-learned-about-the-special-counsel-investigation\/\" title=\"4 New Things We Just Learned About The Special Counsel Investigation\">potential foreign interference<\/a>. Rep. Gallagher argues that allowing TikTok to operate\u200b freely\u2063 in the United States puts the country at risk of potential espionage and influence from foreign entities.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of Rep. Gallagher&#8217;s call for a TikTok ban argue that it infringes on free speech rights and that banning the app would be an overreaction. They highlight the\u2064 importance of promoting open dialogue and critical thinking among young\u200b people, \u2064allowing them to \u200dform their own opinions through\u2062 exposure to a diverse range of ideas.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200bRep. Gallagher maintains that the spread of extremist content on TikTok\u200c is a serious concern that cannot be ignored. The potential dangers associated with \u200bradicalization and foreign interference outweigh the benefits of allowing the app to continue operating. He believes that a ban on TikTok would send a clear message that the United States is committed to protecting its \u2063citizens and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-attorney-general-opens-investigation-into-anti-israel-group-for-potential-terrorist-connections\/\" title=\"Virginia AG investigates anti-Israel group for possible terrorist ties.\">upholding national security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2064Rep. Mike Gallagher&#8217;s call for\u200b a TikTok ban following the resurgence of \u2062Osama bin Laden&#8217;s &#8220;Letter to the American People&#8221; highlights\u2064 the need to combat \u2062the spread of extremist ideologies and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-slam-psakis-space-force-slight\/\" title=\"Republicans Slam Psaki\u2019s Space Force Slight\">safeguard national security<\/a>. With the younger generation of TikTok users showing support \u200dfor bin Laden&#8217;s views, \u2062Rep.\u200d Gallagher believes that banning the app is necessary to protect vulnerable young minds from radicalization. Moreover, concerns over data privacy and potential foreign interference further strengthen his case for a\u2062 TikTok ban. While \u2063there \u200care arguments\u200b in\u200b favor of free speech and\u2062 open \u2062dialogue, the potential risks associated with extremist content and foreign \u200binfluence outweigh the benefits of allowing TikTok \u2064to \u2062continue operating in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) argued it&#8217;s time to ban TikTok after 9\/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden&#8217;s &#8220;Letter to the American People&#8221; went viral and stoked sympathy with younger users. The former leader of al Qaeda sent an open letter to the United States in 2002 explaining the ideology that led to his campaign of terror<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2100651,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2100650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2100650","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2100650"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100650\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2100651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2100650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2100650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2100650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}