Fewer Americans now support TikTok ban, see the platform as a national security threat than in spring 2023

Public support for a TikTok ban now stands at 34% among U.S. adults, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. That’s down from 50% in March 2023.

For the first time, we also asked people what’s behind their view on a potential ban. Most who support one say concerns about data security and the platform’s Chinese ownership are major reasons for their view. Most who oppose think a ban would threaten free speech.

The share of Americans who perceive TikTok as a national security threat has also dipped — from 59% in 2023 to 49% now. These findings come ahead of an April deadline for TikTok to be sold or face a nationwide ban.

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