Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Preserve TikTok Operations

Senators Ed Markey, Chris Van Hollen, and Cory Booker have urged President Trump to collaborate with Congress to prevent TikTok from being banned in the U.S. as the April 5 deadline approaches. They expressed concerns over Trump's January executive order, which extended TikTok's divestiture deadline by 75 days, calling it 'unlawful' and warning it could expose service providers to up to $850 billion in liabilities. The Senators proposed the 'Extend the TikTok Deadline Act' to push the deadline to October 16, 2025, but faced opposition from Senate Republicans. They emphasized the need for immediate action to ensure that the 170 million American TikTok users do not face uncertainty regarding the app's future. The lawmakers believe that working with Congress is essential for a sustainable solution to keep TikTok operational in the U.S.