Former Trump official says TikTok ‘disguised as candy’ but is ‘cocaine’

Former Trump official calls TikTok a 'digital virus'

Former Under Secretary of State Keith Krach joined "GMA3" to discuss why he viewed TikTok as a major cybersecurity threat.

Former Trump official says TikTok ‘disguised as candy’ but is ‘cocaine’

A former Trump administration official said TikTok is “disguised as candy” but is actually “cocaine” as pressure has ramped up to ban the app in the country.  Keith Krach, who served as undersecretary of State for economic growth, energy and the environment, said in an interview on “Meet the Press NOW” on Tuesday that concern…

Former Trump official calls TikTok a ‘digital virus’

ABC News(NEW YORK) -- TikTok is facing growing scrutiny from government officials over cybersecurity fears about Americans' data. U.S. officials are reportedly demanding that Chinese owners sell its stake in the app or risk a nationwide ban. Later this week, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to face questions from congressional lawmakers about the platforms' data security practices and relationship with the Chinese government. Meanwhile, a proposed…