Rasner Media Prioritizes Security Over TikTok Acquisition
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**National Security Wins Over Corporate Greed: Rasner Media Halts TikTok Bid Amid Concerns of Chinese Espionage**
In a significant victory for national security, Rasner Media has decided to suspend its bid to acquire the highly contentious social media platform TikTok due to escalating concerns over its ties to China.
Rasner Media's CEO, Reid Rasner, originally partnered with Amazon to propose a staggering $47 billion bid for the app.
However, Rasner stated that his offer, while still funded, was halted because of serious apprehensions regarding the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
Accusing China of playing what he termed a "shell game," Rasner voiced deep skepticism about any reassurances coming from Beijing.
Reports have emerged indicating that China plans to release a diluted U.S. version of TikTok without granting full control over the critical algorithm that drives user engagement and data collection.
In a staunch defense of American values, Rasner made it clear that any future discussions regarding a potential deal would hinge on a transparent handover of TikTok's original algorithm.
“This is a shell game,” Rasner remarked. “By withholding the algorithm, China is pretending to comply while keeping control of the engine that drives TikTok—and likely obfuscates what they have been doing to manipulate and spy on Americans. That’s not transparency—it’s deception.”
The Biden administration has already taken critical steps by banning TikTok from U.S. app stores unless its Chinese owners make a decisive divestment.
Under President Donald Trump, these security measures gained momentum, highlighting the importance of protecting American users from foreign surveillance.
Rasner's statements echo Trump's long-standing calls for stronger actions against companies that allow China to infringe upon American privacy and sovereignty.
“There’s no deal currently on the table that meets our standards,” he added. “We will never compromise our principles or allow China a backdoor into American lives, data, or devices.”
As it stands, Rasner Media is standing firm in its resolution to keep foreign influence at bay, reinforcing the right message that American interests must come first in any negotiations.
This principled stand against foreign manipulation and espionage is a reminder of the pressing need for vigilance in protecting our nation’s cybersecurity—a sentiment that resonates deeply within conservative circles.
Sources:
justthenews.com
louderwithcrowder.com
revolver.news
In a significant victory for national security, Rasner Media has decided to suspend its bid to acquire the highly contentious social media platform TikTok due to escalating concerns over its ties to China.
Rasner Media's CEO, Reid Rasner, originally partnered with Amazon to propose a staggering $47 billion bid for the app.
However, Rasner stated that his offer, while still funded, was halted because of serious apprehensions regarding the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
Accusing China of playing what he termed a "shell game," Rasner voiced deep skepticism about any reassurances coming from Beijing.
Reports have emerged indicating that China plans to release a diluted U.S. version of TikTok without granting full control over the critical algorithm that drives user engagement and data collection.
In a staunch defense of American values, Rasner made it clear that any future discussions regarding a potential deal would hinge on a transparent handover of TikTok's original algorithm.
“This is a shell game,” Rasner remarked. “By withholding the algorithm, China is pretending to comply while keeping control of the engine that drives TikTok—and likely obfuscates what they have been doing to manipulate and spy on Americans. That’s not transparency—it’s deception.”
The Biden administration has already taken critical steps by banning TikTok from U.S. app stores unless its Chinese owners make a decisive divestment.
Under President Donald Trump, these security measures gained momentum, highlighting the importance of protecting American users from foreign surveillance.
Rasner's statements echo Trump's long-standing calls for stronger actions against companies that allow China to infringe upon American privacy and sovereignty.
“There’s no deal currently on the table that meets our standards,” he added. “We will never compromise our principles or allow China a backdoor into American lives, data, or devices.”
As it stands, Rasner Media is standing firm in its resolution to keep foreign influence at bay, reinforcing the right message that American interests must come first in any negotiations.
This principled stand against foreign manipulation and espionage is a reminder of the pressing need for vigilance in protecting our nation’s cybersecurity—a sentiment that resonates deeply within conservative circles.
Sources:
justthenews.com
louderwithcrowder.com
revolver.news
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