TikTok Ban Looms as Trump Considers Last-Minute Save, January 19 Deadline Approaches
With TikTok's U.S. ban deadline approaching on January 19, former President Trump has expressed interest in potentially keeping the platform operational, citing his campaign's success with "billions of views" on the platform.
The situation stems from a Senate law passed in April requiring ByteDance, TikTok's Beijing-based parent company, to divest from the app due to national security concerns. While Trump has recently shown support for TikTok, including meeting with CEO Shou Zi Chew, the ban deadline occurs one day before his inauguration.
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The U.S. Department of Justice maintains that ByteDance's control poses national security risks, as Chinese companies must comply with CCP data requests. TikTok counters this by stating its data and recommendation engine are stored on U.S.-based Oracle Corp servers, though reports suggest Beijing officials still maintain access.
Key developments:
- Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok's appeal
- Trump expressed interest after seeing campaign performance metrics
- Ban would take effect January 19, one day before Trump takes office
- Congressional action would be needed to reverse the Senate-passed law
The platform's fate remains uncertain as the deadline approaches, with multiple paths still possible through either Supreme Court intervention or potential legislative action.
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