Anti-Trump Searches Appear Hidden on TikTok After App Comes Back Online: 'TikTok is Now Trump's Propaganda'
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Searches for anti-Trump content are now appearing hidden on TikTok for many users after the app came back online in the U.S.

Summary

TikTok users reported that searches for anti-Trump content, such as “Donald Trump rigged election,” returned “No results found” messages in the U.S., while the same searches worked abroad.

Users demonstrated via VPNs that the restrictions seem specific to U.S. accounts, sparking accusations of censorship and claims TikTok is becoming “Trump’s propaganda arm.”

Some anti-Trump hashtags also appear blocked, while pro-Trump terms remain visible.

TikTok has not commented on the issue, fueling further concerns about free speech and potential political influence over the platform.

  • Maggoty@lemmy.world
    1·
    5 hours ago

    Then you’ve fallen for this bit of misinformation too. I already submitted a screenshot showing that searches critical of Trump are actually still working. They found one specific phrase tied to a conspiracy theory. That’s it.

    And I’d like to know where in the law this appeals court remedy is mentioned as I did not see that.

    • kipo@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      2 hours ago

      Here is part of the text of the bill:

      SEC. 3. Judicial review.

      (a) Right of action.—A petition for review challenging this Act or any action, finding, or determination under this Act may be filed only in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

      (b) Exclusive jurisdiction.—The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any challenge to this Act or any action, finding, or determination under this Act.

      Here is part of the summary:

      A challenge to any action, finding, or determination under the bill must be brought with 90 days of the action, finding, or determination.