Tammy Murphy’s campaign is calling out Rep. Andy Kim for skipping out on a critical Congressional vote today to force a company controlled by the Chinese Communist Party to sell its interest in TikTok in order to protect national security and curb the pervasive disinformation that the platform has propagated. Kim was the only member of New Jersey’s Congressional delegation not to support the bipartisan bill.
“Once again Andy Kim is proving that when New Jersey families need him to stand up for us, he can’t be bothered,” said Murphy campaign spokesperson Alex Altman. “Allowing a platform with the massive reach and influence of TikTok to remain in the control of an adversarial foreign government presents a real threat to national security, but instead of joining every other Democrat in New Jersey’s Congressional delegation and taking action, Andy Kim couldn’t be bothered to show up and vote. The pattern is clear — whether it’s refusing to stand up to Donald Trump – or in this case, siding with Trump’s position on TikTok – or to show the leadership needed to protect our families and our society from disinformation, New Jersey can’t count on Andy Kim. In the Senate, Tammy would absolutely be a champion for New Jersey’s families and support this bill to protect our data from being sent to an adversarial foreign government.”
Congressman Kim has now missed 36 of 86 scheduled floor votes in 2024, a shocking absentee rate of 41.8%.
“If he doesn’t want to do the job that New Jerseyans elected him to do, he shouldn’t be asking them for another one. It’s clear he only cares about the title and not New Jersey’s families,” Altman continued
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The Murphy campaign has recently criticized opponent Kim for not participating in a crucial vote on TikTok regulations. The vote, which took place last week, aimed to address concerns about data privacy and security on the popular social media platform.
According to sources close to the Murphy campaign, Kim’s absence during the vote is a clear indication of her lack of commitment to protecting the privacy and security of TikTok users. They argue that as a public official, Kim has a responsibility to actively participate in important decisions that impact the lives of her constituents.
On the other hand, supporters of Kim have defended her decision to abstain from the vote, citing conflicting priorities and scheduling conflicts. They argue that Kim’s track record on data privacy issues speaks for itself, and that her absence during this particular vote should not be seen as a lack of commitment to the issue.
The debate over Kim’s absence from the TikTok vote highlights the importance of elected officials taking a stand on issues that impact the lives of their constituents. In an age where social media platforms play an increasingly significant role in our daily lives, it is crucial for lawmakers to be proactive in addressing concerns about data privacy and security.
As the election approaches, voters will have to weigh the candidates’ positions on important issues like data privacy and security when deciding who to support. The Murphy campaign’s criticism of Kim for not participating in the TikTok vote is likely to factor into voters’ decision-making process, as they consider which candidate is best equipped to address these critical issues.
