Caroline Kitchens

Public Policy @TikTokUSDSJV; Former think tank nerd at @RSI and @AEI. Mom to 1 tiny human and 2 rescue pitbulls; Proud Wisconsinite; @DukeU grad.

[Caroline Kitchens @cl_kitchens]

@Ashkhen You are amazing. Keep kicking cancer’s ass!

[Sol Messing @SolomonMg]

Last week the story was that TikTok censored anti-Trump/ICE/Pretti videos after the U.S. ownership change. We investigated with a large set of US TikTok data and found some interesting results, short thread...

[TikTok USDS Joint Venture @tiktokusdsjv]

TikTok service restored.

[reason @reason]

TikTok said a power outage caused glitches that some creators attributed to political bias and censorship. "I believe it," writes @enbrown. Do you? https://t.co/ZUVnCseoet

[TikTok USDS Joint Venture @tiktokusdsjv]

We've made significant progress in recovering our U.S. infrastructure with our U.S. data center partner. However, the U.S. user experience may still have some technical issues, including when posting new content. We're committed to bringing TikTok back to its full capacity as soon as possible. We'll continue to provide updates. Thanks for your patience.

[Jack Mac @JackMac]

Your TikTok is not being censored.

The app is down.

The NFL has posts from yesterday with zero views.

If you believe they bought TikTok for $14 billion and would willingly pull the plug on the whole app for 36+ hours then sure, I guess you're being censored.

[TikTok USDS Joint Venture @tiktokusdsjv]

An update on our work to restore and stabilize TikTok.

[Italy in US @ItalyinUS]

#digitaldiplomacy is about authenticity, trust, and long-lasting partnerships. We at the Italian Embassy believe engaging with platforms, creators, and influencers is key. Conversations like yesterday's only prove this! Thanks to all who participated.

[TikTokComms @TikTokComms]

/1 🚨 @TikTok_US is launching AMBER Alerts in the US with @NCMEC, bringing important, real-time alerts directly to peoples’ For You feeds to raise awareness of missing children. Together we can make a difference. 🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/QREwNhyDD9 #AMBERAlert #TikTok

[TikTok Policy @TikTokPolicy]

General Manager of @TikTok U.S. Data Security, Andy Bonillo, sat down with @LisaRemillard to share more about the concrete steps we’ve taken to safeguard U.S. user data, going far and beyond what any other company is doing.

Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/bPcstM6XDZ

[TikTokComms @TikTokComms]

/1 A NEW report by @OxfordEconomics highlights TikTok's role in driving job growth. In 2024 alone, 7.5 MILLION U.S. businesses used TikTok, powering 28 MILLION jobs. 🇺🇸 From small startups to major brands, businesses of all sizes are leveraging TikTok to expand, engage, and thrive. 💼

[Carl Szabo @CarlSzabo]

Congressman admits mistake in voting for TikTok ban

Applause to @WesleyHuntTX for this powerful and courageous oped @FoxNews @FoxNewsAI

https://t.co/UglECg8x7y

[Carl Szabo @CarlSzabo]

TikTok Ban Is Misguided Attack on Free Speech

"Democrats are not the only ones who have lost touch with voters. There are several Republicans who have joined the fight to ban an app loved by millions of voting Americans."

https://t.co/BxuiCvqpwm via @RCPolitics

[TikTok Policy @TikTokPolicy]

STATEMENT FROM TIKTOK:

In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive.

It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.

[The Spectator Index @spectatorindex]

TikTok app is banned in

🇦🇫 Afghanistan
🇨🇳 China
🇮🇳 India
🇮🇷 Iran
🇯🇴 Jordan
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
🇰🇵 North Korea
🇸🇴 Somalia
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
🇺🇸 United States

[Rand Paul @RandPaul]

ICYMI: I join @tiktok_us today as a form of civil disobedience. To the 170 million Americans using @tiktok_us: Don’t give in and don’t give up. Resist.

Find me on Tiktok: https://t.co/cPLjMV3sbq

[Justin Amash @justinamash]

Whatever its status under the First Amendment, the so-called TikTok law serves to limit and control speech. Remember: It doesn’t just apply to TikTok. That’s a key fact that is consistently overlooked.

It’s an effort to intimidate U.S. owners of social media companies (again, not just TikTok) with a threat of forced divestment if they don’t comply with potentially unlawful government demands. Play ball or face accusations you’re “subject to the direction or control” of a foreign adversary.

The Trump administration must work with Congress to repeal it.

[The Future of Free Speech @SpeechFuture]

If TikTok is not sold before the law goes into effect, the United States will join these countries that have also completely banned the app:

China
India
Iran
Afghanistan
Somalia
Nepal
Senegal
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan

[FIRE @TheFIREorg]

STATEMENT: Our unique national commitment to freedom of expression requires more caution than today’s ruling delivers. The unprecedented ban of a communication platform used by 170 million Americans demands strict judicial scrutiny, not the rushed and highly deferential review the Supreme Court instead conducted.

The Court explicitly notes the “inherent narrowness” of today’s decision. FIRE will hold it to that promise, and fight to contain the threat the ruling poses to our First Amendment rights.

[TikTok Policy @TikTokPolicy]

Our response to the Supreme Court decision:

https://t.co/xSkvkOgpuV