Trump hints at upcoming TikTok decision
The newly elected US president has advised the public to “stay tuned” as he evaluates a court ruling that maintains a ban on the Chinese-owned app. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A new law mandates the incoming president to impose a ban on the widely used social media app TikTok.
US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will determine whether to enforce a TikTok ban in the country “in the not too distant future,” following the Supreme Court's ruling that upheld a law preventing the app from operating unless its Chinese parent company sells to an American firm by Sunday.
In a ruling delivered on Friday, the nine justices of the Supreme Court unanimously decided that Congress did not violate the First Amendment rights when it required the sale of the app last year.
“There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary,” the court stated, referencing concerns about China.
The enforcement of the ban is set to occur on the last full day of President Joe Biden’s term; however, a White House official informed various US media outlets on Friday that the ultimate decision will rest with Trump, who is scheduled for inauguration on Monday.
“The Supreme Court decision was expected, and everyone must respect it,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Friday. “My decision on TikTok will be made in the not too distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!”
Trump, who credited the app with helping him secure the youth vote in November, is reportedly considering an executive order to postpone the ban, as reported by the Washington Post on Wednesday.
During his previous term, Trump sought to ban TikTok, citing national security issues stemming from its Chinese ownership. However, during his recent campaign, he shifted his stance, declaring: “For all of those who want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump. The other side is closing it up, but I’m now a big star on TikTok.”
TikTok has consistently rejected accusations of sharing user data with the Chinese government. In response to ongoing TikTok bans affecting government employees in the US, the Chinese Foreign Ministry accused the US of “abusing state power to suppress foreign companies.”
Recently, Trump reportedly met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Chew is expected to attend Trump's inauguration on Monday, alongside Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will determine whether to enforce a TikTok ban in the country “in the not too distant future,” following the Supreme Court's ruling that upheld a law preventing the app from operating unless its Chinese parent company sells to an American firm by Sunday.
In a ruling delivered on Friday, the nine justices of the Supreme Court unanimously decided that Congress did not violate the First Amendment rights when it required the sale of the app last year.
“There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary,” the court stated, referencing concerns about China.
The enforcement of the ban is set to occur on the last full day of President Joe Biden’s term; however, a White House official informed various US media outlets on Friday that the ultimate decision will rest with Trump, who is scheduled for inauguration on Monday.
“The Supreme Court decision was expected, and everyone must respect it,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Friday. “My decision on TikTok will be made in the not too distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!”
Trump, who credited the app with helping him secure the youth vote in November, is reportedly considering an executive order to postpone the ban, as reported by the Washington Post on Wednesday.
During his previous term, Trump sought to ban TikTok, citing national security issues stemming from its Chinese ownership. However, during his recent campaign, he shifted his stance, declaring: “For all of those who want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump. The other side is closing it up, but I’m now a big star on TikTok.”
TikTok has consistently rejected accusations of sharing user data with the Chinese government. In response to ongoing TikTok bans affecting government employees in the US, the Chinese Foreign Ministry accused the US of “abusing state power to suppress foreign companies.”
Recently, Trump reportedly met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Chew is expected to attend Trump's inauguration on Monday, alongside Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
