# Forced TikTok Sale—and Rising Censorship—Is for Israel, Not China

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Podcast: [System Update with Glenn Greenwald](https://stenobird.com/podcast/system-update-with-glenn-greenwald-6014152)
Published: 2026-01-26T21:47:00+00:00
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Glenn breaks down the forced sale of TikTok and why it poses a threat to free speech in the US, especially for Israel's critics. ---------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble , streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

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