As the U.S Supreme Court’s recent decision ratified TikTok’s ban, all eyes are on Trump’s latest remarks shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, promising an awaited decision on the future of TikTok.
In a recent conversation with China’s President Xi Jinping, Trump discussed varying topics including TikTok. As the deadline of January 19 looms, Trump hinted at a pending decision on the fate of the popular app, specifying the need for “time to review the situation.”
Formerly a staunch supporter of the ban, Trump’s tone implies a softened stance towards the prohibition. Despite the Supreme Court ruling, which he claimed was anticipated, Trump’s cryptic sign-off of “Stay tuned!” has left many speculating.
Earlier in his post on Truth Social, he expressed optimism on his dialogue with Xi, hoping to tackle diverse issues together and work synergistically towards fostering a safer, peaceful world.
However, the Supreme Court’s ruling put a damper on things, upholding the TikTok ban unless sold—a challenging feat considering the short timeframe. The repercussion of the ban follows the uncertainty whether TikTok will cease operating post-January 19 or remain functional on existing user devices. Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly considering alternatives to uphold TikTok’s availability despite the impending ban.
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