Trump Delays TikTok Ban for 75 Days with Executive Action
In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive action to delay the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days. This decision comes after a federal law was passed requiring TikTok to be banned in the US unless it sells to a buyer from America or one of its allies.
Background of the TikTok Ban
The TikTok ban was initially announced in response to concerns over the app’s ownership and operation. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, which has raised concerns about the potential for the Chinese government to access American users’ data.
Trump’s Executive Action
President Trump’s executive action delays the enforcement of the ban for 75 days, giving the administration time to determine the best course of action regarding TikTok’s ownership and operation in the US. Trump has stated that he has the right to either “sell it or close it” and will make that determination in the coming days.
Reactions to the Delay
The delay has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the move as a way to protect American users’ data, while others have criticized it as a potential threat to national security.
“TikTok is a threat to our national security, and it’s unacceptable that the administration is delaying action,” said Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). “We need to take immediate action to protect American users’ data.”
Others have praised the delay as a way to give the administration time to find a solution that balances national security concerns with the need to protect American users’ data.
“I think the delay is a positive step,” said Senator Mark Warner (D-VA). “It gives us time to work with the administration to find a solution that protects American users’ data while also addressing national security concerns.”
What’s Next?
The delay gives the Trump administration time to determine the best course of action regarding TikTok’s ownership and operation in the US. It’s unclear what the ultimate fate of TikTok in the US will be, but one thing is certain: the situation will continue to unfold in the coming days and weeks.
As the situation continues to develop, one thing is clear: the fate of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance. Will the administration find a way to balance national security concerns with the need to protect American users’ data? Only time will tell.
