Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Seeks Resolution
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Seeks Resolution

Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Seeks Resolution

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On his first day as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed an executive order to delay the enforcement of a law that would have banned TikTok in the U.S. for 75 days. This decision allows TikTok and its parent company ByteDance extra time to address national security concerns and potentially make a deal to avoid the ban, which was initially enacted due to fears of Chinese government influence. Trump highlighted his new-found appreciation for TikTok, attributing his electoral success among young voters to the platform. During this pause, the Attorney General is instructed not to enforce the law, providing legal assurance to companies like Apple and Google that continue to host TikTok. TikTok had gone offline in the U.S. but was quickly reinstated following the executive order, with Trump expressing willingness to negotiate a resolution that could include U.S. government involvement in TikTok's ownership. The decision comes amidst broader geopolitical tensions and the need to balance national security with free speech considerations.

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