Zohran Mamdani: “We see the federal government is using TikTok.”

“Now, just to remind everyone, the concerns around privacy had to do, as was stated, with the prior ownership of TikTok. That ownership has now changed. We see the federal government is using TikTok. Our goal is to communicate with as many New Yorkers as possible. This is one way that many New Yorkers are engaging with the world around them. Thanks.” (14:43–14:46)

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