Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte wants to broaden a proposed TikTok ban to include any social media apps that might provide data to any 'foreign adversary.'
The state Legislature approved a first-in-the-nation ban on TikTok in mid-April. but Mr. Gianforte, a Republican, is seeking changes.
The request is the latest hurdle in Montana’s quest to be the first state that bans TikTok, an app owned by China-basedThe Gianforte amendment would avoid singling out TikTok but could fuel legal challenges if the courts find the legislative language too vague or sweeping. Policymakers in both parties have targeted TikTok over national security and privacy concerns related to its Chinese parent company.
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