Canada Global (Web News) President-elect Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that TikTok could remain operational in the U.S. temporarily, citing its importance during his presidential campaign.
Speaking at AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, he highlighted the billions of views his campaign received on the platform, calling it a record-breaking achievement. His remarks signal potential opposition to a ban on the app.
The U.S. Senate passed a law in April requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest the platform due to national security concerns. If ByteDance fails to comply and the Supreme Court does not rule in its favor, TikTok could face a ban on January 19, a day before Trump takes office.
Trump acknowledged the challenges in reversing the divestiture order, which had overwhelming bipartisan support. However, he stressed TikTok’s success in engaging audiences during his campaign as a reason to reconsider its future in the U.S.
TikTok has denied claims about ties to China, arguing that U.S. user data is stored on Oracle-operated servers and moderated domestically. The Justice Department, however, continues to argue that Chinese control poses a national security threat.
On Monday, Trump met with TikTok’s CEO and expressed a “warm spot” for the platform due to its role in his campaign. While Trump appears open to keeping TikTok in the U.S., its fate ultimately depends on the Supreme Court ruling and political negotiations.
