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TikTok Faces Scrutiny After Users Say “Epstein” Blocked in U.S. DMs, Governor Launches Review

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Jan 28, 2026
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Some TikTok users claim the app is censoring the word “Epstein” in direct messages for U.S. users and that allegation is now attracting official scrutiny.

The controversy exploded online after reports TikTok blocked messages containing “Epstein” in U.S. DMs while leaving it unfiltered elsewhere, raising concerns about hidden censorship.

Users began shari…

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