Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
California Governor Alleges TikTok is Suppressing Content Critical of Donald Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom has raised serious concerns over TikTok’s content moderation, alleging the platform is suppressing videos critical of President Donald Trump. Citing internal whistleblower reports, Newsom suggests the algorithm may be intentionally muting political dissent to curry favor with the federal government. This controversy intensifies the debate over social media neutrality and foreign-owned platforms.
Read full story at Economic Times