As the Biden administration greenlights legislation aimed at mandating the sale of TikTok or potentially banning it altogether in the United States, the implications extend far beyond national security concerns, delving into the livelihoods of thousands of American employees and the user experience of millions. California Senator Laphonza Butler, representing a state where a significant portion of TikTok's workforce resides, has urged the Biden administration to carefully consider the fate of these employees, emphasizing the potential economic fallout that could ensue.