Wed Jan 22 06:17:55 UTC 2025: ## Trump Grants TikTok 75-Day Reprieve After US Ban

**Washington D.C., January 22, 2025** – Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has issued a 75-day stay of execution for TikTok in the United States, temporarily halting the enforcement of a federal ban that went into effect just a day prior. The ban, enacted under the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” followed a Supreme Court ruling upholding the law aimed at preventing national security threats posed by foreign-controlled apps, specifically targeting TikTok’s Chinese ownership.

The app was removed from app stores and web hosting platforms were ordered to sever ties, facing penalties of up to $5,000 per user maintaining access. While the law allows for exceptions under “qualified divestiture,” the Trump administration cites insufficient time to assess national security risks and negotiate a solution before the immediate shutdown.

President Trump’s order prevents the Department of Justice from imposing penalties for 75 days, allowing time for assessment and potential negotiations with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. Legal experts anticipate debate surrounding the order’s constitutionality, questioning whether it oversteps Congress’s legislative authority. The action is also viewed through the lens of political expediency, given TikTok’s widespread popularity, particularly among younger Americans.

This latest development marks a dramatic turn in the ongoing saga surrounding TikTok’s presence in the US. A similar ban issued by Trump during his previous presidency was ultimately blocked by federal courts. The current situation leaves the future of TikTok in the US uncertain, pending further legal challenges and potential negotiations within the 75-day window. The Supreme Court may ultimately decide the legality of Trump’s latest intervention.

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