A recent lawsuit has alleged that TikTok, the popular social media platform, considered using Kentucky creators to influence Senator Mitch McConnell. According to NPR, the lawsuit claims that TikTok executives discussed utilizing creators from the state in an effort to sway the influential senator.
The lawsuit, filed by a former TikTok employee, alleges that the company’s executives were concerned about legislation being proposed by Senator McConnell that could potentially harm TikTok’s business. In response, they reportedly discussed the possibility of using Kentucky creators to help shape the senator’s views.
The former employee claims that TikTok executives believed that by leveraging the influence of local creators, they could have a significant impact on Senator McConnell’s decision-making process. The lawsuit also alleges that the company’s executives were worried about losing favor with the senator due to his position on certain issues.
While the specifics of the lawsuit are still being investigated, the allegations raise questions about the extent to which social media platforms are willing to go to influence political figures. TikTok has faced scrutiny in the past over its handling of user data and its ties to the Chinese government, so these latest allegations only add to the controversy surrounding the platform.
Senator McConnell, a powerful figure in the US Senate, has not yet commented on the lawsuit or the allegations made against TikTok. It remains to be seen how this lawsuit will impact the relationship between social media platforms and politicians moving forward.
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