
Episode 1731 • • 1:11:38 - 1:15:19
1731: Cyber Timebombs
Solicitor General Arguments, Covert Influence and Geopolitical Goals
Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that Chinese control of TikTok poses a "grave threat" due to the potential for covert influence operations. She claimed the PRC could weaponize the platform to create domestic chaos or harass specific individuals by manipulating the content recommendation engine. The government's position is that the divestiture requirement is a narrowly focused remedy for a unique national security risk.
