Former Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Mike Gallagher, and tech journalist Kara Swisher appeared on “Face the Nation” moderated by Margaret Brennan. They discussed a bipartisan bill in Congress targeting TikTok’s Chinese ownership and the split between some allies of Israel and the Netanyahu government. The House lawmakers pushed the bill to force TikTok to change their business practices, as both parties see the app as a platform to attract young voters. There were also discussions regarding aid packages to Ukraine and Israel, with criticism of the Israeli government’s handling of the war in Gaza.
Former Vice President Mike Pence discussed his split with former President Trump over the events of January 6, stating that he will not endorse Trump for the upcoming election. Pence emphasized the importance of upholding the Constitution and conservative principles, expressing his disappointment in Trump’s departure from these values. He also highlighted the need for fiscal responsibility, the sanctity of life, and American leadership in the world, which he believes Trump is not upholding.
Congressmen Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi discussed the bipartisan bill targeting TikTok’s Chinese ownership. They emphasized the need for the app to separate from ByteDance and the Chinese Communist Party due to national security concerns. Tech journalist Kara Swisher supported the bill, citing the risks associated with Chinese-owned companies and the need for guardrails in social media platforms. She also discussed the potential impact of the bill on free speech and government control.
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell highlighted the dire situation in Gaza, where 81% of households lack access to clean water and one in three children under the age of two suffer from acute malnutrition. She emphasized the need for increased humanitarian aid and access to Gaza, where bureaucratic challenges are hindering relief efforts. Russell also discussed the crisis in Haiti, where violence and gang control are preventing aid delivery to those in need. She called for more transparency and international support to address the humanitarian crises in both regions.
