Trump Pledges to Save TikTok from Ban

Following a tumultuous year, TikTok may be saved from a potential ban in the U.S. by President-elect Donald Trump, who previously attempted to block the platform during his first term. Trump has pledged to oppose a ban on TikTok, which faces a January deadline to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or risk shutting down due to national security concerns. The Biden administration's law requires a divestiture by January 19, just before Trump's inauguration, although TikTok argues that such a sale is not feasible. Trump's campaign team suggests he intends to follow through on his promise to 'save TikTok', highlighting the platform's extensive reach as a key factor in his change of heart. Previously, Trump had attempted to ban TikTok over data privacy issues, but has since embraced it, even creating an account to engage with users. The legal outcome of the case could be delayed if appealed to the Supreme Court, which might extend the process further.