In a surprising turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump has taken legal action to block the impending ban of Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the U.S. Trump has requested that the Supreme Court postpone the enforcement of the law that would prohibit TikTok from operating in the country unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells the popular app.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on this matter on January 10, just days before the ban is scheduled to go into effect on January 19. This move highlights the continued scrutiny of TikTok and other Chinese-owned tech companies by the U.S. government over concerns about data privacy and national security.
Trump’s request to the Supreme Court adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga surrounding TikTok’s future in the U.S. The app has faced multiple legal challenges and threats of bans, but has managed to continue operating as negotiations and legal battles unfold.
As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, the tech industry and users alike are watching closely to see how this latest development will impact the app’s future in the U.S. Stay tuned for updates as the Supreme Court prepares to make a crucial decision in the coming days.
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