President-elect Donald Trump has requested that the U.S. Supreme Court postpone the enforcement of a law mandating the ban or sale of TikTok in the United States. This law, enacted by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, citing national security concerns.
Trump’s legal team argues that delaying the law’s implementation would allow his incoming administration to negotiate a resolution that addresses national security issues while preserving First Amendment rights. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on January 10, 2025.
This request marks a shift from Trump’s previous stance, as he had supported banning TikTok during his tenure as president, citing potential data security risks due to its Chinese ownership. TikTok has consistently denied these allegations.
The outcome of this legal challenge could significantly impact TikTok’s operations in the U.S., where it boasts over 170 million users. The case has garnered widespread attention, with various stakeholders closely monitoring the developments.
