Rep. Gallagher Says Former Lawmakers Shouldn’t Be Lobbying for TikTok

‘TikTok is a threat to national security, which is why we are trying to force TikTok to separate from ByteDance.’

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) (L) and Rep. Mike Gallager (R-Wis.) talk with reporters after the House voted on legislation they co-sponsored that could ban TikTok at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 13, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) on March 17 criticized former members of Congress for lobbying on behalf of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, a Chinese tech company legally required to answer directly to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Mr. Gallagher made the comments during an appearance on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.” He was joined by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), and the two talked about their TikTok bill, which passed the House with a 352–65 vote last week.