TikTok Ban Delay: Trump Signs Executive Order for 75-Day Extension
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a ban on TikTok by 75 days.
This extension provides TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, additional time to negotiate a potential sale or restructuring to address national security concerns.
The ban, originally set to take effect on January 19, 2025, was based on allegations that TikTok’s Chinese ownership posed risks to U.S. national security.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the ban, leading to TikTok’s temporary shutdown on January 18, 2025. However, services were restored within 24 hours following assurances from President Trump regarding the extension.
President Trump’s executive order directs the Attorney General to delay enforcement of the ban, allowing time to determine the appropriate course of action.
The order also provides immunity to companies like Apple and Google from liability related to TikTok’s operations during this period.
This decision aims to balance national security concerns with the interests of TikTok’s substantial U.S. user base. The 75-day extension offers a window for potential negotiations that could lead to a U.S.-based ownership structure for TikTok, ensuring the app’s continued availability in the country.
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