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President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to “save TikTok” from a potential ban in the United States, reversing his previous stance where he had attempted to ban the app during his first term over national security concerns.
Trump clarified his position by stating he would “most likely” give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid the ban, which was slated to take effect due to a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to sell the app or face prohibition in the U.S.
This reversal was influenced by Trump’s recognition of TikTok’s value in reaching younger voters, as he credited the platform with helping him win support in the 2024 election. Trump signed an executive order to pause the ban for 75 days, providing a window for ByteDance to find a U.S. buyer or restructure ownership to comply with national security regulations.
This move was also seen as an economic strategy, acknowledging TikTok’s significant contribution to the U.S. GDP and employment. Legal experts, however, questioned the legality of extending the deadline retroactively after the law had already taken effect. Despite the controversy, Trump’s actions allowed TikTok to restore service for U.S. users, with the app coming back online after assurances from the president. The decision has sparked a mix of reactions, with some applauding the preservation of a platform popular among millions, while others criticized the move as potentially undermining national security concerns.
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