WASHINGTON D.C. – In a surprising turn, President-elect Donald Trump, who once opposed TikTok, is now pledging to prevent a ban on the popular video app.
TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, have been in a legal battle with the U.S. over a federal law requiring them to sever ties or face a ban. If the law is upheld, Trump’s Justice Department would be responsible for enforcing it.
Trump may explore options to keep TikTok operational, including finding a buyer for the app.
This development follows a year of uncertainty for TikTok as it navigates its future in the U.S. amidst legal challenges.
