Locals react to possible TikTok ban

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - With the possibility of TikTok being banned nationwide, Yuma locals express their thoughts.

Many locals said they are against the ban.

“I don’t think they should, I mean a lot of it is educational. I mean I look up a lot of, instead of watching YouTube videos I look on TikTok and it is a lot more faster," said Andres Luna, a Yuma local.

Some Yumans mentioned how it could affect people’s day-to-day lives, especially those who depend on it to make a living. 

“I feel like they shouldn’t ban TikTok, for the simple fact that people make money off of there and that’s their stable income," stated Joseph, a Yuma local.

Others say the U.S. should create its own version of the app, agreeing with the House on banning the application.

“And do it ourselves, without the Chinese government looking into our affairs and following everyone on TikTok. I really think that we can do it ourselves," said Robert Lee, a Yuma local.

Raul Ruiz who represents Imperial County in D.C. voted 'yes' on the bill.

Congressmen Paul Gosar and Raul Grijalva who represent Yuma County did not vote on the bill.

We have reached out to them for comment and are waiting to hear back.

We were able to speak to a local lawmaker saying safety is his main worry.

“I know that the military has had concerns and has banned its use on several bases, especially on forward operating bases because they were able to track movements of the troops," said Jonathan Lines, Yuma County Board of Supervisors District Two.

And as a dad he has concerns. “I don’t allow TikTok on any of our phones, I am extremely cautious. I don’t have TikTok, I don’t like to entertain the use of it," explained Lines.

Lines also shared that we should focus on the security of the software itself especially as this year is an election year.