TikTok users “absolutely justified” for fearing MAGA makeover, experts say

TikTok users are justified in their fears of censorship, according to experts, as the platform grapples with technical issues that have blocked anti-ICE videos and direct messages mentioning Jeffrey Epstein. Experts argue that even if these issues are technical, the pattern of suppressed content reveals a significant issue. TikTok's new US owners, who were hand-picked by Donald Trump, have not yet made changes to the algorithm or content moderation policies, but the perception of censorship is damaging user trust. The situation risks reshaping TikTok's role in political discourse, potentially leading to a gradual erosion of user engagement.