Last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a glimmer of hope that the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act might finally become law. However, despite enjoying near-universal bipartisan support and the overwhelming backing of the American people, the bill remains mired in the Senate.Why?The Senate Commerce Committee, led by Sen. Maria Cantwell , holds the key to the bill's success or failure.
By weaponizing its user base—the app's fans have flooded congressional offices with emotional appeals and even threats of violence—TikTok is demonstrating its power over American politics and making it all the more clear that time is of the essence.The calls for a full amendment process, emanating from a small faction of senators on both sides of the aisle, may appear innocuous at first glance.