Johnson Enforces TikTok Ban, Requires Divestment

House Speaker Mike Johnson reaffirmed on NBC's 'Meet the Press' that the U.S. will enforce the law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese ownership or face a ban, following the app's recent suspension in the U.S. He emphasized that concerns center on the Chinese Communist Party's influence rather than the platform itself, citing issues such as data mining and harmful content exposure. Johnson's remarks came after President-elect Donald Trump's social media post advocating for TikTok's preservation, which he interpreted as a push for ownership change rather than an outright reversal of the ban. TikTok has 270 days to comply with the divestiture requirement established by legislation passed last year, which was upheld by the Supreme Court. Johnson expressed skepticism about ByteDance's commitment to selling TikTok, indicating that confidence in the company is lacking. The situation remains tense as Trump prepares to take office and potentially influence the future of the app.