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TikTok — and One of Its Employees — Sue Trump

TikTok — and One of Its Employees — Sue Trump

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"I am not building dossiers of personal information to blackmail federal officials. That's an unbelievable accusation."

A new lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of violating TikTok employees' Constitutional rights and defaming and disgracing them. Senior reporter Tami Abdollah looks at what's believed to be the first time an employee has sued the president over an executive order.

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What does the future hold for VC-funded start-ups on both sides of the Pacific? Join us for a virtual roundtable in partnership with the Asia Society of Southern California on Thursday, August 27th at 5:00 p.m. PST. Read more & register >>