As per a report from Reuters, President-elect Donald Trump has expressed that the US should "start thinking" about keeping TikTok "around for a while." This statement marks the most significant support for the Chinese social media app to date. TikTok is currently struggling due to a new law enacted by the Biden administration that will lead to its ban in the US beginning in January.
TikTok's Legal Challenge
Earlier this month, TikTok's attempt to challenge a new US law that is set to take effect in January was unsuccessful, as a federal appeals court denied its request to postpone the ban. The platform had sought an emergency injunction for a delay until the Trump administration takes office and the Supreme Court could hear the case.
Supreme Court's Decision
The Supreme Court did agree to hear the case but stated it would not prevent the law from being enforced starting January 19, 2025. This law, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, deems TikTok a risk to National Security. According to this law's provisions, TikTok must either sell itself to a new owner in the US or face a ban.
"I think we need to start considering, because, you know, we did go on TikTok, and it was a great response with billions of views, billions and billions of views," Trump said while speaking to the audience at AmericaFest. "They showed me a chart, and it was a record, and it was really beautiful to see, and as I looked at it, I thought, 'Maybe we should keep this thing around for a little while,'" he further remarked.
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