On Wednesday morning, President Biden signed into law a national security bill that would force TikTok to be sold by its owner ByteDance, or face a possible ban in the United States.

Minutes later, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew responded with a video posted to the platform, declaring that “rest assured, we aren’t going anywhere.” ...

“It’s actually ironic because the freedom of expression on TikTok reflects the same American values that make the United States a beacon of freedom,” he continued. “TikTok gives everyday Americans a powerful way to be seen and heard.”