TikTok’s Uncertain Future in the US: Will Donald Trump Intervene?
The fate of TikTok in the United States remains unclear as the Supreme Court has ruled to ban the app starting Sunday unless it is sold by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. However, President Joe Biden has stated he will not enforce the ban during his remaining time in office, leaving the decision to his successor, Donald Trump, who assumes office on Monday.
The Supreme Court’s unanimous 9-0 ruling supports the ban, citing concerns that TikTok’s parent company could share data on American users with the Chinese government. ByteDance has consistently refused to sell the app, even as the White House expressed that TikTok should remain accessible in the US under ownership that addresses national security concerns.
Despite appeals from TikTok creators and its legal team, the Supreme Court upheld the ban, meaning the app—used by 170 million Americans—will be shut down in the US just one day before Trump returns to the White House.
What Could Happen on Sunday?
As President Biden has chosen not to enforce the ban, several outcomes are possible:
TikTok could voluntarily shut down its services in the US, with users receiving a message redirecting them to information about the ban.
According to TikTok’s lawyers, the app would “go dark” in the US if the ban is implemented, making it inaccessible.
Globally, TikTok boasts over 1.5 billion users and may choose to continue operations without its American user base.
If President-elect Trump decides to enforce the ban, the app could face a slow demise in the US. Removal from app stores like Apple and Google would block new downloads and updates, gradually making the app unusable. US creators would likely leave the platform as it becomes less functional over time.
Alternatively, Trump could explore options to delay or overturn the ban once in office, giving TikTok a chance to remain available to its US audience.
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