Trump Asks Supreme Court to Push TikTok Ban Deadline Past His Inauguration
President-elect Trump has filed an amicus brief requesting the Supreme Court delay TikTok's ban until he takes office, citing his ability to negotiate a resolution that would preserve the platform.
The brief emphasizes Trump's "consummate dealmaking expertise" and "electoral mandate" to resolve the national security concerns surrounding TikTok's Chinese ownership through ByteDance. The current ban is set to take effect January 19, one day before Trump's inauguration.
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Recent developments include:
- Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago two weeks ago
- A follow-up call between Trump and Chew occurred after the Supreme Court filing
- Trump publicly suggested "keeping this sucker around" when discussing TikTok
- The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments about potential First Amendment violations
This marks a significant shift in Trump's stance, who previously advocated for TikTok's ban during his first presidency. His current position aligns with his recent joining of the platform and appeals to TikTok users for electoral support.
Meanwhile, prominent political figures including Mitch McConnell and Ro Khanna have filed petitions urging the Supreme Court to reject TikTok's appeal.
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