Teter is always involved in some gossip and scandal. But this is normal, competitors do not allow to sleep well 
If you fear for Tether, go to another stablecoin (good, there are a lot of them now).
I would also like to note the fact that since the fall of the cryptocurrency market in 2018, it was USDT that has helped many users of cryptocurrency to maintain their capital at a decent level. Many sold cryptocurrency when prices fell and transferred their funds and funds to the USDT. But nevertheless, Even despite the negative News, This project keeps afloat with dignity.If you fear for Tether, go to another stablecoin (good, there are a lot of them now).