That’s some dodge.
While testifying on the Hill on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew wouldn’t directly answer if the Chinese government had helped him prepare for the hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
According to The Daily Wire, “Democrats and Republicans have raised concerns over allegations that user data on TikTok can be accessed by associates of the Chinese Communist Party. Lawmakers from both parties questioned Chew on the links between TikTok and ByteDance, as well as the extent to which authorities in China maintain authority and influence over both entities.”
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) grilled Chew on whether or not he had assistance before his appearance.
“Can you guarantee that no one at ByteDance had a role when preparing you for today’s hearing?” Burgess pressed.
“Like I said, Congressman, this is a high-profile hearing,” Chew responded. “A lot of people from around the world were sending me wishes and unsolicited advice, but I prepared for this hearing with my team here in D.C.”
DODGE!
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