After facing a potential ban, TikTok might find unexpected support from former President Trump as he returns to the White House.
After a year marked by a fierce legal battle and national security concerns, TikTok may find itself saved by the very man who once fought to ban it in the United States:
Donald Trump. Now President-elect, Trump had previously attempted to prohibit the social media giant during his last term, citing security risks associated with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
However, his stance has shifted, and he’s now promising to oppose a ban on TikTok—a move he repeatedly pledged on the campaign trail.
January deadline
ByteDance, embroiled in a court case with the U.S. government, faces a January 19 deadline to divest its U.S. operations, as stipulated by a law signed by President Biden.
Attorneys have requested a ruling by December 6, with potential appeals dragging the decision into Trump’s first 100 days.
The Supreme Court, with its conservative lean, may ultimately be involved if the case continues to escalate.
As TikTok awaits a ruling, its future in the U.S. market may now hinge on Trump’s unexpected support—a striking turnaround for a platform he once opposed.
