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 Deadline News Update: Trump Intervenes on TikTok's Legal Future

On December 27, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court delay the implementation of a law potentially leading to a ban on TikTok. His aim is to allow his forthcoming administration time to negotiate a resolution, which he hopes will both secure the platform's future in the U.S. and address national security concerns.

Trump's legal team emphasized in a brief to the court that while he does not take a stance on the underlying dispute, he urges for a stay of the statute’s effective date. This move is intended to prevent a nationwide shutdown of TikTok, preserving the First Amendment rights of its American users and addressing the government’s concerns.

This request follows Congress’s overwhelming decision last year, mandating that TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, either sell the platform or face restrictions in the U.S. The Supreme Court has fast-tracked the legal challenge, setting oral arguments for January 10, reflecting the urgency and significance of the case.

In his first term, Trump had attempted to force a sale of TikTok via executive order, an effort that was halted in the courts. This year, despite bipartisan efforts to enforce divestiture, Trump has praised TikTok for its role in his reelection campaign, signaling a notable shift in his position on the platform. His legal team further argued that the law encroaches on the executive branch's prerogatives, a significant constitutional concern.

As the deadline for TikTok’s potential ban approaches on January 19, Trump’s intervention underscores complex issues surrounding free speech, international business, and national security, shaping a significant legal and political battle as his administration begins.

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