In a surprising turn of events, TikTok creators have lashed out at President Biden for signing a bill that could potentially lead to a ban on the social media platform. These creators, who rely on TikTok for their careers, expressed their concerns about losing income and disbanding their online communities. What particularly irked them was the Biden campaign's decision to continue using TikTok to reach young voters, despite signing the bill.

The Senate-passed bill, signed by President Biden on Wednesday, includes a provision that forces TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app to a U.S. company or face a ban in the United States. Lawmakers accuse TikTok of posing a risk to national security, collecting user data, and spreading propaganda. ByteDance has been given a nine-month window to sell TikTok, with a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.

The TikTok legislation was part of a larger bill providing $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite the ban, the Biden campaign confirmed that they would continue to use TikTok to reach voters.

Prominent TikTok users, including content creator Tiffany Cianci, organized a rally at the U.S. Capitol building to protest the bill. Cianci voiced her concerns about how the bill alienates millions of small business owners, everyday Americans, and young voters. She accused Congress of passing the bill without true intentions of protecting American citizens and called out President Biden's hypocrisy in using TikTok for political gains.

Hannah Williams, a small business owner and TikTok creator with over 1 million followers, criticized President Biden for signing the legislation. While she acknowledged the impact on her community and income, Williams expressed deeper concerns about the potential violation of First Amendment rights to free speech and access to information.

"Queen Astraea," another popular TikTok creator, highlighted the significant impact a ban would have on her livelihood and community of 2.1 million followers. She mentioned the loss of sponsorships, brand deals, and financial stability as well as the emotional toll of losing a supportive community.

Ian Carroll, a respected journalist and TikTok creator with 1.5 million followers, emphasized how TikTok has leveled the playing field for small businesses and allowed direct sales to customers. Carroll argued that a ban would favor large corporations and harm small and family-owned businesses.

Callie Goodwin, an account owner with over 100,000 followers, expressed the devastating effect a ban would have on her small business, which was born and thrived on TikTok. She stated that 98% of their sales can be directly attributed to TikTok, and losing that platform would force them to shut down.

The potential TikTok ban has been met with criticism from Tony Schaffer, the creator behind "MiddleRoadSanity," who called it an attempt to build public dissent against the platform for the benefit of U.S.-based platforms. He argued that if elected officials can utilize TikTok for campaigning, it should be deemed safe for American citizens.

Taralyn Romero, account owner of "WickedWitch_ofthe_West," traveled from Colorado to attend the rally and criticized President Biden for signing the bill while maintaining his own TikTok account. She deemed it hypocritical and raised concerns about the erosion of constitutional rights and the control exerted by those in support of the ban.

The TikTok creators collectively argued that the bill's justification of national security was a cover for controlling the market, stifling competition, and manipulating how people communicate. They believe that the ban is an affront to their First Amendment rights and expressed their disappointment in President Biden's decision.

As the debate surrounding the future of TikTok continues, these creators and their millions of followers remain concerned about the potential loss of a platform that has become integral to their careers and communities. The ultimate impact of the ban, both financially and culturally, remains uncertain, but the voices of these TikTok creators will undoubtedly shape the ongoing conversation.