Trump Signals Possible Reprieve for TikTok in the U.S.

The incoming president suggests reconsidering the app's future as legal and political battles over its ownership continue.

Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, has indicated he may not support enforcing a ban on TikTok, a popular video-sharing app owned by China's ByteDance.
TikTok is currently fighting a U.S. law that mandates its sale by January 19, 2025, or face removal from app stores and loss of critical infrastructure.
Concerns over TikTok stem from fears that the Chinese government could access user data or exert political influence through the platform.
Trump, who previously attempted to force TikTok's sale during his first term, stated that the app holds a 'place in his heart' and suggested it might be allowed to operate longer.
TikTok played a significant role in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, helping both parties engage younger voters, though a majority of this demographic supported Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.