Rubio wants DOJ to investigate TikTok CEO for perjury.

“Chew should be held accountable for making false statements about material facts related to TikTok’s operation, as he appears to have done in this case.”

Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has called for an investigation into potential perjury committed by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. In a press release and letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Rubio expressed concerns about Chew’s credibility and alleged false statements made under oath during his testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Evidence of Perjury

Rubio’s letter to Garland details the evidence suggesting Chew’s perjury. During his testimony on March 23, Chew stated under oath that TikTok’s American users’ data was stored in the United States and Singapore, explicitly denying any storage in China. Recent reports have revealed, however, that sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and tax identification numbers, was stored in China, making it accessible to employees of ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company.

Importance of Transparency

Rubio emphasized the importance of transparency in informing the American people about the potential threats posed by TikTok. He called for a thorough investigation to determine whether Chew committed perjury and should be held accountable for making false statements about material facts related to TikTok’s operation.

National Security Concerns

Rubio pointed out the concerning relationship between TikTok and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which has been a subject of national security concern. He referenced warnings about the potential for TikTok to be used as a tool for Chinese espionage and propaganda.

Takeaway

• Senator Marco Rubio has called for an investigation into potential perjury committed by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.
• Rubio expressed concerns about Chew’s credibility and alleged false statements made under oath during his testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• Rubio emphasized the importance of transparency in informing the American people about the potential threats posed by TikTok.
• Rubio pointed out the concerning relationship between TikTok and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which has been a subject of national security concern.