Biden Defers TikTok Ban to Trump Administration

The enforcement of a TikTok ban, set to take effect on January 19, 2025, has been deferred by President Joe Biden to the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. This decision comes amidst bipartisan appeals to delay the ban, citing potential disruptions to millions of American users and businesses. Trump has expressed intentions to keep TikTok operational in the U.S., and his administration may explore options such as executive orders or extensions to allow more time for ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to find a U.S. buyer. Democratic leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have been actively advocating for an extension of the deadline, highlighting the app's significance to its 170 million American users. The ban, based on national security concerns, was legislated by Congress requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations. The situation is further complicated by legal and procedural challenges, including potential Supreme Court involvement.