Do You Believe in Private Property? How About in the Digital World?

In this Liberty Roundtable Live short, Sam Bushman tackles the controversial question: who really owns TikTok, and should the U.S. government be involved in its potential sale? With President Donald Trump discussing a deal to purchase the app for the United States, Sam challenges the concept of government authority over private property, especially when it's owned by a foreign entity. Sam argues that the government has no right to seize a private company and negotiate its sale, likening this to "legalized plunder." He questions whether this action aligns with the principles of private property and the values of God, family, and country. Should the government protect national security by banning TikTok, or is this a dangerous precedent for private ownership and freedom of speech? Sam urges us to reflect on the First Amendment and the core values that should guide our decisions.