Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda has claimed that TikTok permanently banned her account, alleging censorship tied to her coverage of sensitive political issues in Palestine. Owda's claims raise questions about how moderation practices may disproportionately affect reporting on conflicts and political issues in the region. She suggested that the enforcement of TikTok's rules on hate speech and targeted content moderation may inadvertently limit Palestinian voices. After the ownership change, some users noticed issues such as delayed uploads, missing posts, and less frequent appearances of certain political content. California Governor Gavin Newsom also said he would review whether TikTok was hiding content critical of Trump.