WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following statement after President Trump delayed enforcement of the TikTok divestiture requirement in response to progress towards a deal:

“We are glad to hear about significant progress towards separating TikTok from entities connected to the Chinese Communist Party. While there are remaining details that must be worked out, any deal must finally end China’s ability to surveil and potentially manipulate the American people through this app,” said Chairmen Guthrie, Bilirakis, and Hudson. “Our Committee will remain vigilant in protecting our national security and standing up for American interests across the board.”

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