Chinese TikTok’s Campaign of Using Influencers to Target Lawmakers Could Backfire by Andrew Thornebrooke – US Politics News

WASHINGTON—Key congress members and their aides say they’ve been besieged by phone calls triggered by a campaign sent out by Chinese social media giant TikTok.
Some of their constituents were delivered full-screen notifications on TikTok.
“Tell your Senator how important TikTok is to you. Ask them to vote no on the TikTok ban,” the notification said.
“Now, if the Senate votes, the future of creativity and communities you love on TikTok could be shut down.”
The notification then urged users to enter their zip code to locate their senator’s phone number.
One particular message was left for Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), which he posted on social media….