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Teen enraged by TikTok ban sets fire to Wisconsin congressman's office


Shortly after 1 am on Sunday, police officers with the City of Fond du Lac responded to reports of a fire at 525 N. Peters Avenue.

Shortly after 1 am on Sunday, police officers with the City of Fond du Lac responded to reports of a fire at 525 N. Peters Avenue. The burning building is leased by US Representative Glenn Grothman, one of the Republicans who voted in favor of the law forcing TikTok to sell its US operations or be banned in the United States. A photo of the office's charred door and air conditioner unit has been going viral on social media, writes Gizmodo.

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