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Of what nation are you a citizen?
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Why it worked
The video captures a high-tension, viral political moment that highlights a repetitive and arguably absurd line of questioning, which naturally drives engagement through public interest and social commentary.
Summary
This video shows a clip from a US Senate hearing where Senator Tom Cotton repeatedly questions TikTok CEO Shou Chew about his citizenship and potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Despite Chew's repeated clarifications that he is a Singaporean citizen, the Senator continues to press him on the matter.
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Original caption
How many times it takes a U.S. Senator to be told a Singaporean isn't Chinese? At least 7 for Republican Senator Tom Cotton.
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