TikTok Censorship (Български: TikTok цензура)

The controversy surrounding comedian Megan Stalter’s attempt to share a video urging Christians to oppose ICE raids in Minneapolis has sparked concerns about censorship on TikTok. Following the app’s takeover by a new US joint venture linked to the Trump administration, Stalter and other users reported difficulties uploading videos related to ICE, leading to speculation of targeted censorship. TikTok attributed the issues to a data center power outage, but the timing and the reported difficulties have fueled distrust, particularly given the new ownership structure and its potential impact on data privacy and content moderation. Several users, including nurse Jen Hamilton, have experienced similar issues, leading to accounts being deleted and a rise in TikTok uninstalls. Experts suggest that while TikTok’s ability to influence content is inherent to its private nature, the situation highlights broader concerns about trust in social media platforms and the potential for manipulation.