Newsom vs. TikTok: California Launches Review Over "Epstein" Censorship Claims<br />In a major escalation of the feud between Sacramento and the #WhiteHouse, Governor Gavin Newsom has officially called for a state-level review of TikTok’s content moderation policies. The move comes after widespread reports surfaced on January 26, 2026, claiming that the platform was blocking users from sending messages containing the word "Epstein." Newsom alleged that the platform—now under new #USOwnership following a deal involving major #Trump supporters—is suppressing content critical of the President and his past associations.<br /><br /><br />The #TikTokCensorship controversy erupted just days after the app’s U.S. operations were finalized in a sale to a consortium including Oracle, led by billionaire and Trump ally Larry Ellison. While TikTok has officially denied intentionally blocking the word, blaming the issue on a "major infrastructure issue" and a data center power outage, critics like Newsom aren't buying it. The Governor has tasked the California Department of Justice to determine if these "unexplained" restrictions violate state consumer protection or #FreeSpeech laws.<br /><br /><br /><br />As the #TrumpNewsom rivalry intensifies, the "Epstein" word-ban has become a lightning rod for concerns over #SocialMediaBias and the influence of political donors on digital platforms. This video dives into the technical "glitches" reported by users, the details of Newsom’s #CAInquiry, and the broader implications for #Democracy and #PressFreedom in 2026.<br /><br />#TikTok #GavinNewsom #DonaldTrump #Epstein #BreakingNews #USPolitics #FreeSpeech #Censorship #California #TrumpNews #TikTokSale #LarryEllison #SocialMediaNews #DOJ #Trending2026
