TikTok Creators Slam Biden for Signing Bill that Could Ban Popular App

Prominent TikTok creators have strongly condemned President Biden's decision to sign a bill that could potentially force the sale or ban of the social media platform in the United States. The creators, who have millions of followers and rely on TikTok for their income, argue that the ban would stifle their careers, cut their earnings, and shatter their online communities.

Over a dozen TikTok creators have vehemently protested the Biden administration's move to potentially ban the social media app, expressing outrage and concern over its implications for their livelihoods and the online community it fosters.

The controversial bill, which was recently signed into law by President Biden, gives TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, nine months to divest itself of the app or face a ban in the United States. Lawmakers have raised concerns about TikTok's alleged ties to the Chinese government and its potential to collect user data and spread propaganda.

However, TikTok creators vehemently reject these allegations and argue that the ban would inflict significant harm on the platform's vast user base. Tiffany Cianci, a content creator with over 140,000 followers, has organized rallies and spoken out against the bill, accusing lawmakers of alienating millions of small business owners and young voters.

"The passage of this bill has alienated more than 7 million small business owners, 170 million everyday Americans, and particularly young voters," said Cianci. "I don't believe the true motivations behind this bill were to protect American citizens."

Hannah Williams, the founder of "Salary Transparent Street," a TikTok-based company with over a million followers and millions of dollars in revenue, expressed frustration and concern over the impact the ban could have on her business and the community she has built.

"The decision to ban TikTok is incredibly disappointing and concerning," said Williams. "My channel generates thousands of dollars each year and has over 1 million followers. However, I'm less concerned about losing that community and income than I am about the dangerous precedent it sets for Americans' First Amendment rights."

"Queen Astraea," a TikTok creator and cosplayer with over 2 million followers, echoed Williams' concerns, stating that a TikTok ban would "affect [her] livelihood 100%."

"A large chunk of my income stems from TikTok, and the community of 2.1 million followers who follow and love my work would lose access to not only me but also several other content creators they rely on for entertainment and support," said "Queen Astraea."

Ian Carroll, the creator behind "cancelthisclothingco," a popular account with over 1.5 million followers, believes the ban would create an unfair advantage for large corporations and harm small businesses like his.

"TikTok has allowed small businesses to reach their audiences and sell directly to them," said Carroll. "A TikTok ban fundamentally tilts the marketplace in favor of huge corporations and against small and family-owned businesses."

Callie Goodwin, the owner of "Sparksofjoyco," traveled from South Carolina to Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers and advocate against the TikTok ban. She believes it would be "devastating" for her business, which was born and thrived on TikTok.

"A TikTok ban would be devastating for my small business, which was born on TikTok and is thriving because of TikTok," said Goodwin. "98% of our sales can be directly attributed to people finding us on TikTok."

Tony Schaffer, the creator behind "MiddleRoadSanity," dismisses the alleged security risks associated with TikTok as an "overblown attempt to build public dissent" and protect US-based platforms.

"If our elected officials can utilize TikTok for campaigning, it’s safe enough for US citizens," said Schaffer.

Taralyn Romero, who runs the account "WickedWitch_ofthe_West," traveled from Colorado to attend a rally in Washington D.C. protesting the TikTok ban. She accused President Biden of hypocrisy for signing the bill while continuing to use the app for his own political purposes.

"It's blatantly hypocritical," said Romero. "Biden barely has a following on TikTok, and the majority of engagement on his videos is negative. It’s not doing him any favors."

Romero believes the TikTok provision in the bill is nothing more than "propagated fearmongering" designed to control the market, stifle competition, and limit small business commerce.

"This has nothing to do with protecting American citizens or national security," said Romero. "It's about controlling how we come together and how we communicate."

The TikTok creators have vowed to continue their fight against the ban, arguing that it would be a major blow to their livelihoods, their communities, and their fundamental rights.