Why TikTok’s Hearing Was Different

Most DC insiders think Thursday’s hearing increased the chances of the app being banned. I’m not so sure.

I am back in DC on this beautiful Sunday afternoon recovering from my trip to Vegas to see Taylor Swift. It was easily one of the best concerts I’ve attended, ranking up there with Garth Brooks and Eric Church at the Anthem in DC the day after he lost out on entertainer of the year. I have no idea how much of my readership are Swifties or not, so I’ve put some pictures at the very bottom, and you can see some video on my Facebook profile. If you want more details or tips for when you go, please reach out!

I wasn’t going to write about the TikTok hearing again this weekend, but I think that while the actual hearing was pretty bad for the app - their strategy before and after the hearing is going to make banning harder - not easier - for Congress and the Biden administration.

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