The administration opposes economic freedom, and is attempting to replicate the sort of heavy-handed approach to meddling with private businesses that is tradit

The administration opposes economic freedom, and is attempting to replicate the sort of heavy-handed approach to meddling with private businesses that is traditionally associated with authoritarian regimes. There is absolutely no reason to ban TikTok in the first place, and Trump's comments about the sale enriching the treasury are outlandish and should themselves disqualify him for office. The US is giving up any shred of credibility it had with respect to fostering fair competition in US markets.