The 2024 Met Gala has sparked controversy and discussion across various platforms. Senator Rick Scott criticized the decision to make TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew an honorary chair for the event, citing concerns over the app's connections to the Chinese government and potential security risks. The Met Gala, known for its significant fundraising efforts, has raised over $223.5 million to date and will carry the theme 'A Garden in Time' for its May 6 event. Amidst national security debates, a new poll reveals Americans are divided over the idea of banning TikTok in the United States. Despite the controversy, the Met Gala has announced its four co-chairs and confirmed TikTok's sponsorship for the upcoming event.
Americans divided on TikTok ban even as Biden campaign joins the app, AP-NORC poll shows https://t.co/iD2euD4J3M
Biden running is campaign on TikTok just goes to show you how much politicians really believe the shit they’re spewing
The @metmuseum has named the celebrity co-chairs for the Met Gala, its biggest annual fundraising event https://t.co/V2L3SuBR3n
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has been named as an honorary chair for this year’s Met Gala https://t.co/NIdnZcJm5I
Joe Biden has been slammed for joining TikTok, after banning the app due to Chinese security concerns. 📺 Plank Of The Week - tonight at 7pm. @Iromg @ThatAlexWoman @LeonEmirali @MaddieHale @RafHM https://t.co/jlypouHkJz
"There are some people who want #China’s social media company, #TikTok, to be outlawed...Not Anna Wintour or the Metropolitan Museum. They announced today that TikTok would be sponsoring the next Met Ball in May" https://t.co/8h6QP8bryf
According to a new poll, Americans are split over banning the TikTok social media platform in the United States amid national security concerns about the viral video sharing app’s connections to the Chinese government https://t.co/HnqgWRvviQ https://t.co/sIg4he2ZgJ
Leader of CCP Spy Platform Named Chair of Elite’s Met Fashion Gala https://t.co/R5p8DYwhqF https://t.co/1NGbkRBDZ1
Dress code for 2024 Met Gala announced To date, the gala has raised more than $223.5 million, according to the Met. This year’s event will be held on May 6. Read more: https://t.co/j5fSUFmDJD
Rick Scott criticizes Met Gala for making TikTok CEO honorary chair https://t.co/OIKsk1ePaH
The Met Gala has announced their four co-chairs who will be leading the ‘A Garden in Time’ theme in May. Thankfully, the garden will definitely have a bunny involved. https://t.co/fW4DbAukyP
Disturbing the Met Gala would allow TikTok’s CEO to be an “honorary” chair. This guy leads the CCP’s effort to spy on your kids and feed them information. Every Met attendee and co-chair should be asked if they’re okay with that. https://t.co/AhcMMOhhYL