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Trump's Presidency Could Halt TikTok Ban

President-elect Donald Trump may seek to reverse the impending U.S. ban on TikTok through various political and legal maneuvers.

TikTok and Facebook application on screen Apple iPhone XR. Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts on stage with former first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Overview

  • Trump, who has expressed opposition to the TikTok ban, could use his presidency to repeal or modify the law requiring TikTok's sale by January 19.
  • Experts suggest Trump might encourage Congress to repeal the ban, though this could face significant political challenges given bipartisan support for the original legislation.
  • Legal avenues, such as a potential Supreme Court intervention, could delay the ban, allowing the Trump administration more time to address the issue.
  • Trump could choose not to enforce the ban, but this may leave tech companies like Apple and Google in legal uncertainty.
  • Finding a U.S. buyer for TikTok remains an option, but time constraints and China's opposition to the sale complicate this approach.