Trump Urges Supreme Court to Halt Potential TikTok Ban
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump filed a legal brief on Friday, urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok, the widely popular social media app owned by China’s ByteDance.
This move marks the latest development in an ongoing battle between TikTok and the U.S. government. For months, ByteDance has been defending the app against accusations that it poses national security risks. U.S. officials have expressed concerns that TikTok could be compelled to share user data with the Chinese government, a claim that ByteDance has consistently denied.
TikTok has emphasized that its data storage and moderation operations are already based in the United States. The company argues that it operates independently and poses no threat to national security. “We remain committed to protecting our users’ data and providing a safe platform for creative expression,” a TikTok spokesperson said.
The potential ban has sparked widespread concern among TikTok’s substantial user base in the United States, which numbers over 100 million active users. Many creators and businesses rely on the platform for entertainment, communication, and commerce.
Legal experts suggest that the intervention by President-elect Trump could influence the Supreme Court’s decision on whether to allow the ban to proceed. The outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications for international business operations and digital communications between the U.S. and China.
As the situation unfolds, global investors and market analysts are closely monitoring the impact on U.S.-China relations and the broader implications for tech companies operating internationally.
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