TikTok debate sparks concern in Dave Portnoy about small business owners.

"The number of people earning a living is a significant concern, and it's essential to acknowledge this. It's also worth noting that the Meta community is investing in writing bills, which adds to the confusion."

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, failed to sell the app to a U.S. buyer, resulting in the app going dark in the United States late Saturday night.

John Moolenaar, R-Mich., the Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, wrote an op-ed outlining the next steps for TikTok.

"TikTok's efforts to blame the government for the ban are misleading. The law is not a complete ban, and Congress provided a clear path for TikTok to continue operating: Separate from the Chinese government, and the restrictions will be lifted immediately," Moolenaar wrote. "When the law was passed in April, Congress gave ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, 270 days to divest and relinquish control of the platform."

Despite American buyers' interest in making an offer, ByteDance remains silent on the possibility of a sale. The company's decision to comply with the law's requirement to divest its $50 billion U.S. operation is raising eyebrows.

Portnoy's YouTube video recalls the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when the government urged businesses to remain closed to safeguard the public.

TikTok has helped many small businesses and creators establish their livelihoods and careers over time. However, once they achieve success, the government suddenly takes away their support, leaving them feeling betrayed.

Will Cain, a Planet Chronicle host, was informed by Portnoy that he doesn't trust any social media platform and admitted that he has limited knowledge about how the CCP utilizes the app to gather user data.

I'm not privy to the Secret Service's concerns, but I'm aware of some disinformation. As for spying, I'm clueless. I'm just a regular person scrolling through TikTok and wondering what they're discussing.

Trump expressed his desire for a joint venture between the U.S. and the current or new owners of a chosen purchase, with the U.S. holding a 50% ownership stake.