TikTok Faces U.S. Ban as Supreme Court Upholds Law

In a video statement, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for his support in keeping the app operational in the U.S. after the Supreme Court upheld a ban that requires TikTok to divest from its Chinese owners or face closure by January 19. The White House indicated that enforcement of this ban will be left to Trump’s administration, which could potentially delay or alter the law's implications. Trump’s recent shift in stance towards TikTok suggests he may seek a solution that allows the app to continue operating, despite his previous efforts to ban it. Chew is expected to attend Trump's inauguration and sponsor a pre-inauguration party, indicating TikTok's efforts to align with the incoming administration. The evolving political landscape reflects bipartisan support for finding a resolution that could benefit TikTok's future in the U.S.