Trump Asks Supreme Court to Postpone TikTok Ban, Pledges to Save Platform as President
Former President Trump is requesting the Supreme Court delay TikTok's ban until after he takes office, arguing he can negotiate a better solution for the platform's future.
The amicus brief filed by Trump's legal team emphasizes his "dealmaking expertise" and claims he is uniquely positioned to resolve the national security concerns while preserving the platform. Trump specifically wants to extend the January 19 deadline, which comes just one day before his potential inauguration.
Recent developments show Trump's shifting stance on TikTok:
- Met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago
- Spoke with Chew again following the Supreme Court filing
- Publicly suggested keeping the platform operational
- Joined TikTok this year and appealed to its users for votes
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This position marks a significant reversal from Trump's previous advocacy for banning TikTok during his first term. The current legislation allows presidential intervention if progress is made in separating TikTok from ByteDance, its Chinese parent company.
Meanwhile, prominent political figures including Mitch McConnell and Ro Khanna have filed petitions urging the Supreme Court to reject TikTok's appeal. The Court has agreed to hear arguments about whether the ban violates First Amendment rights.
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