Amid ongoing legal battles and national security concerns, TikTok seeks to pause its impending ban while Trump expresses a different approach.
Trump Holds Talks with TikTok CEO as Ban Approaches
Trump Holds Talks with TikTok CEO as Ban Approaches
As a potential ban looms, President Trump is set to meet with TikTok's CEO to discuss the future of the popular app in the U.S.
In a significant development, President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. This meeting comes as the clock ticks down to the January 19th deadline imposed by a new law requiring the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States. Sources from CBS News indicate that the talks center on the app's potential shutdown in the U.S. amid allegations of its ties to the Chinese government—allegations that both TikTok and ByteDance have consistently denied.
The controversial legislation, described as a measure to "protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary-controlled applications," has sparked heated debate. TikTok has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to postpone the ban's enforcement, advocating for what they refer to as "breathing room" for a comprehensive review and a chance for the upcoming Biden administration to assess the situation.
In its Supreme Court filing, TikTok argues it is “one of the most significant speech platforms” in the country and warns that the ban could inflict "immediate irreparable harm" on both the company and its users. Earlier attempts to challenge the ban were unsuccessful, with a federal appeals court siding with the government's assessment of national security risks.
In comments made during a press conference, Trump stated that his administration would take a closer look at TikTok, revealing, "I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok, because I won youth by 34 points." This is a notable stance, considering that Trump had previously supported a ban in his first term. His administration's approach may shift now, especially with the growing influence TikTok has demonstrated among younger voters during the most recent elections.
Despite having joined TikTok only in June, Trump quickly amassed millions of followers and acknowledges the impact of the platform on his campaign, particularly among young voters. As discussions unfold, the future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance, amid ongoing concerns over foreign influence and national security.
The controversial legislation, described as a measure to "protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary-controlled applications," has sparked heated debate. TikTok has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to postpone the ban's enforcement, advocating for what they refer to as "breathing room" for a comprehensive review and a chance for the upcoming Biden administration to assess the situation.
In its Supreme Court filing, TikTok argues it is “one of the most significant speech platforms” in the country and warns that the ban could inflict "immediate irreparable harm" on both the company and its users. Earlier attempts to challenge the ban were unsuccessful, with a federal appeals court siding with the government's assessment of national security risks.
In comments made during a press conference, Trump stated that his administration would take a closer look at TikTok, revealing, "I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok, because I won youth by 34 points." This is a notable stance, considering that Trump had previously supported a ban in his first term. His administration's approach may shift now, especially with the growing influence TikTok has demonstrated among younger voters during the most recent elections.
Despite having joined TikTok only in June, Trump quickly amassed millions of followers and acknowledges the impact of the platform on his campaign, particularly among young voters. As discussions unfold, the future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance, amid ongoing concerns over foreign influence and national security.
