Mike Pence Backs TikTok Lawsuit’Digital Fentanyl’ [Video]

Following a lawsuit filed by 12 U.S. states and the District of Columbia against TikTok for allegedly harming the mental health of younger users, former Vice President Mike Pence likened the social media platform to a prescription opioid.

“TikTok is digital fentanyl, addictive to our kids and a threat to the privacy and security of the American people,” said Pence in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday. “Great to see state Attorney Generals from across the country taking action to protect our kids from the harmful effects of China’s TikTok.”

Pence was referring to the news that more than a dozen U.S. state attorneys general filed lawsuits on Tuesday, alleging that the video-sharing platform is designed to be addictive to children and is harming their mental health.

Newsweek reached out to TikTok via email for comment.

The bipartisan coalition argues that TikTok’s features and algorithms have detrimental effects on teens and young users, exacerbating issues like …