Sat Dec 28 01:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
**Washington, D.C. –** President-elect Donald Trump has filed a brief with the Supreme Court requesting a delay in the enforcement of a law banning TikTok in the U.S. The law, set to take effect January 19, 2025, mandates the sale of TikTok by its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or faces a nationwide ban.
Trump, who vehemently opposed TikTok during his previous term, citing national security concerns over potential Chinese government access to user data and manipulation of content, has surprisingly reversed his stance. He now claims to support the app, citing the need for competition in the social media market. This shift follows a meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and a statement expressing a “warm spot” for the platform.
Trump’s legal team argues the Supreme Court should grant a stay on the deadline to allow his incoming administration time to pursue a political solution. The brief clarifies that Trump takes no position on the legal merits of the case itself.
This move comes as the Supreme Court agreed to hear TikTok’s appeal against the ban, arguing it violates its First Amendment rights. A coalition of free speech groups echoes this concern, highlighting the unprecedented nature of a nationwide ban on a social media platform. The court will hear oral arguments on January 10th. The rapid timeline underscores the urgency of the situation. Meanwhile, Albania has already announced a year-long ban on TikTok.
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