Supreme Court Considers TikTok Ban Delay

Amid looming legal challenges, TikTok faces a potential ban in the U.S. set for January 19 unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the app to an American firm. President-elect Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to pause this law, arguing for time to negotiate a political resolution after he takes office. Trump's position represents a significant shift from his previous administration's attempts to ban TikTok over national security concerns due to its Chinese ownership. As TikTok has become a vital platform for 170 million U.S. users and a major player in the digital ad market, advertisers are preparing to redirect their spending to other platforms if the ban proceeds. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on January 10, which may influence the app's fate in the U.S. The situation has sparked debates about free speech and national security, complicating the legal landscape surrounding TikTok's operations.