Keith Rabois, a prominent venture capitalist and partner at Khosla Ventures, has recently made waves in the political arena by threatening to withhold campaign contributions from Republican members of Congress who vote against TikTok legislation. Rabois has stated that he will not support any Republican candidates or leadership PACs who oppose the bill, which aims to force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell off the popular social media platform.
The House is expected to pass the bill, with supporters arguing that ByteDance’s ownership of TikTok presents a national security threat. Rabois has been vocal in his support for the legislation, even going so far as to declare that backing the TikTok bill is an “IQ test” for members of Congress.
Earlier this year, Rabois donated $500,000 to the Congressional Leadership Fund, a PAC that backs House Republican candidates. His threat to cut off financial support could potentially sway undecided Republican lawmakers to vote in favor of the bill.
With tensions running high over the future of TikTok in the United States, Rabois’ ultimatum adds a new layer of intrigue to the debate. As the House prepares to vote on the legislation, all eyes will be on Republican members of Congress to see if they pass Rabois’ supposed “IQ test” or risk losing his support. Stay tuned to Poh Diaries for updates on this developing story.
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