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Osama Bin Laden's "Letter to America" After 9/11 Going Viral on TikTok For All The Wrong Reasons

Steve Straub By Steve Straub
Published November 16, 2023 at 10:04am
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In an era where social media platforms like TikTok have become the primary source of information for many, especially the younger generation, a disturbing trend has emerged.

A recent segment on Fox News highlighted this worrying development, showcasing how young TikTokers are being influenced by radical ideologies.

Dana Perino, the host, expressed her deep concern over videos circulating on TikTok where young people are seen discussing Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America.”

This letter, written by the infamous terrorist leader following the 9/11 attacks, attempts to justify the heinous acts of terrorism against the United States.

Alarmingly, these TikTok users, after reading the letter, expressed sentiments that suggest a newfound understanding or even agreement with bin Laden’s extremist views.

This trend is not just troubling; it’s a stark reminder of the dangers of unregulated content on social media.

TikTok, a platform owned and run by the Chinese government and used primarily by younger people, is now a battleground where the minds and hearts of the young are at risk of being swayed by extremist rhetoric.

It’s a digital landscape where narrative control can dangerously distort historical facts and moral compasses.

Are those sharing bin Laden's letter on TikTok 'massive idiots?'

Congressman Gallagher, in response to this trend, rightly labeled these individuals as “massive idiots.”

His condemnation is not just of their misguided views but also of the broader danger they represent.

He recounted the horrific footage from the October 7th attack, underscoring the brutality and inhumanity of Salafi jihadist organizations like al-Qaeda and Hamas.

These images, he pointed out, reveal the true face of evil – one that stands in stark contrast to the misguided sympathies expressed on TikTok.

The congressman’s call to action is a timely one.

He advocates for either a ban on TikTok or a forced sale to prevent it from being a tool for the Chinese Communist Party to further its narrative control.

This is a crucial step in safeguarding not just national security but also the minds of the young, who are increasingly vulnerable to being influenced by dangerous ideologies propagated through social media.

Bill Hemmer’s remark, highlighting the age of the letter and its perceived novelty among the TikTok audience, encapsulates the crux of the problem.

It demonstrates how historical context and factual understanding are being eclipsed by sensationalism and radical viewpoints.

This distortion of history and reality is not just a misinterpretation; it’s a dangerous rewriting that can have far-reaching consequences.

Here’s a few of these “massive idiots” as Congressman Gallagher called them:

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Steve Straub
Steve has been involved in national politics for over 20 years and helps run one of the largest conservative opinion and analysis sites in the country.







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