By Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/zachary-halaschak
Chinese-owned TikTok issued a message of defiance after President Trump said he plans to ban the popular social media app in the United States.
The company released a Saturday video statement by Vanessa Pappas, TikTok’s U.S. general manager, in which she spoke to the millions of TikTok users in the country about there not being any plans to shut down the app. She drew particular attention to U.S. jobs created by the company.
“We’ve heard your outpouring of support, and we want to say thank you. We’re not planning on going anywhere,” Pappas said with a grin. “TikTok is a home for creators and artists to express themselves, their ideas, and connect with people across different backgrounds. … We’re here for the long run.”
A TikTok spokesperson reiterated Pappas’s remarks when contacted by the Washington Examiner on Saturday. The spokesperson said privacy and security were paramount to the company.
“TikTok US user data is stored in the U.S., with strict controls on employee access. TikTok’s biggest investors come from the U.S.,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “We are committed to protecting our users’ privacy and safety as we continue working to bring joy to families and meaningful careers to those who create on our platform.”
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