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.
A line chart showing that support for TikTok ban is down since March 2023, now at 34%.
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.
Support for a TikTok ban has declined overall in both parties since March 2023, but Republicans remain more likely than Democrats to back the idea (39% vs. 30%). Still, the share of Democrats who support a ban has ticked up slightly since last summer.
Among the 34% of Americans who support a TikTok ban, majorities cite each of the four factors we asked about as at least a minor reason. But data security risks and concerns about the platform’s Chinese ownership stand out: About nine-in-ten or more say each of these is a reason they support a ban.
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