Trump asks to postpone TikTok ban case before the Supreme Court

• Trump Seeks Political Solution for TikTok
• Debate on National Security and Freedom of Expression
• Supreme Court to Decide on TikTok’s Future in January

President-elect Donald Trump requested on Friday that the Supreme Court temporarily suspend a potential TikTok ban, arguing that his upcoming administration will seek a «political solution» to the conflict.

This request comes amid a legal battle between TikTok and President Joe Biden’s government, which defends the ban on national security grounds.

Trump’s request follows filings made by both TikTok and the Biden administration before the court.

TikTok seeks to overturn a law that could ban the platform before January 19, while the government maintains that the measure is essential to protect the country from potential external threats.

Donald Trump Requests Suspension of TikTok Ban

According to Biden’s administration, the risk lies in the Chinese government’s potential to exert pressure on ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company based in China.

This move by Trump reflects his ongoing involvement in domestic issues before formally assuming office.

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Over the past few weeks, Trump has intervened in various government and business decisions, including meetings with foreign leaders and business executives at Mar-a-Lago, Florida.

Among these meetings was a recent one with TikTok CEO Shou Chew.

In a shifting stance on TikTok, Trump has altered his perspective since his first term, when he tried to ban the app on national security grounds.

During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump joined TikTok to attract younger voters, especially men, with viral content.

Despite this, he has expressed concerns about the risks TikTok could pose to U.S. security.

The legal dispute will continue with oral arguments scheduled for January 10, where it will be discussed whether the law signed by Joe Biden in April violates the First Amendment by restricting freedom of speech.

Legal Arguments Scheduled for January 10

This law requires TikTok to detach from ByteDance or face a ban in the United States, according to AP.

A panel of federal judges has already upheld the statute’s validity, leading TikTok to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Trump stated that his administration prefers to address the conflict through political means, rather than proceeding with an immediate ban.

TikTok and ByteDance argue that the U.S. government’s fears are based on hypothetical risks, and they believe the appeals court’s decision is wrong.

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