TikTok was banned, but the truth behind its ban might not be what you think. What if the real influence came from a very different country entirely? OnePath investigates the real reason why TikTok was shut down in the U.S. This was not just about spyware, data privacy, or Chinese ownership. No, this story goes deeper. It’s a battle over influence, control, and the narratives that shape the world. TikTok became a scapegoat in a coordinated effort by powerful lobbying groups desperate to reclaim control of the narrative.