Southern West Virginia News

Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) appeared on CNBC to discuss the controversy surrounding the Temu ads that were aired during the Super Bowl by CBS and Paramount. In her interview, Congresswoman Miller emphasized her concerns about Temu's noncompliance with U.S. law and their use of forced labor in manufacturing their products.

During the interview, Congresswoman Miller expressed her disappointment in not receiving a response from CBS and Paramount after urging them not to air the Temu ads. She questioned their decision to promote a company that is linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and engages in selling products made with forced labor. Congresswoman Miller stated, "Why in the world would they want to promote a company that the CCP is linked to and are selling things [that were made with] forced labor? The Super Bowl is America's game."

Congresswoman Miller also criticized the content of the Temu ads, initially perceiving them as catchy and suitable for a children's show. However, upon realizing the subliminal nature of the ads, she expressed her preference for a patriotic tune like Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" during the Super Bowl. She stated, "If I'm going to have a catchy tune in my head during our Super Bowl, I would rather it be Lee Greenwood with 'God Bless the USA.'"

On the topic of Congress regulating Temu and its noncompliance with U.S. laws, Congresswoman Miller emphasized the importance of companies being compliant with existing laws. She referred to the findings of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), which has identified notorious markets and companies interrelated with the CCP. Congresswoman Miller acknowledged CBS's right to sell ads but called for greater awareness on their part, considering the competition with China and the American people's desire for fair wages. She stated, "You would think that [CBS and Paramount] would be cognizant of the fact [that] this is our largest competitor, and the American people who work hard and they want a good wage. They're turning around and selling things [to us] that are [made] through forced labor. I just find it unacceptable."

Congresswoman Miller also expressed her concern about Temu's disregard for U.S. laws. She cited the select committee on the Chinese Communist Party's findings, which highlight numerous reports of Temu being noncompliant with U.S. laws. She stated, "Temu doesn't appear to have any type of system that does ensure compliance to those laws, which means that the illegal products are entering the United States market every single day."

In conclusion, Congresswoman Carol Miller has voiced her disappointment and concern over CBS and Paramount's decision to air Temu ads during the Super Bowl. She has called for greater accountability and compliance with U.S. laws, highlighting the issue of forced labor in Temu's manufacturing process. Congresswoman Miller believes that by allowing these ads to air, the American people are being influenced to accept "bad actors" and that Temu should be held accountable for their violation of U.S. laws.