Families affected by the 9/11 attacks express anger over TikTok users sharing Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America” and showing sympathy for the terrorist leader.
Terry Strada, national chair of 9/11 Families United, strongly emphasizes the need for Americans to remember bin Laden’s role in the murder of nearly 3,000 innocent people.
Urgent Call for Education Amid TikTok Controversy
The group urges younger Americans to seek reliable sources for education instead of forming misguided opinions based on TikTok videos. They underscore bin Laden’s goal of imposing the Wahhabi version of Islam and the atrocities committed in its name.
White House Joins Condemnation of TikTok Videos
The White House issues a statement condemning TikTok videos promoting bin Laden’s 2002 letter as an insult to the innocent victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. The statement emphasizes the evil nature of bin Laden’s lies and discourages any association with his words, especially during a time of rising antisemitic violence.
Viral Spread Prompts Guardian to Remove Bin Laden Letter
Bin Laden’s 2002 letter goes viral on TikTok, prompting The Guardian to remove it from their site due to widespread sharing on social media without proper context. The platform takes action by actively removing content related to bin Laden and investigating how it entered the platform.
Celebrities and Influencers Address Antisemitism on TikTok
Jewish celebrities and TikTok influencers hold a virtual meeting with executives to discuss the rise of antisemitism on the platform. Reports reveal disturbing messages received by participants, including references to Hitler and Anne Frank
Sacha Baron Cohen Accuses TikTok of Fostering Antisemitism
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen accuses TikTok of creating “the biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis.” The platform denies the viral nature of bin Laden-related content while actively removing it and investigating its presence on the platform.