Given the uncertain future of TikTok, Shou Chew, the company’s CEO, is reportedly gearing up to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, as stated by The New York Times. The presence of Chew is expected alongside tech heavyweights like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk at the customary seating area for past presidents and honored invitees.
Trump, in his first term, agitated for a ban on TikTok yet, interestingly, made a U-turn during the 2024 campaign, vowing to save the platform upon election. The campaign found resonance within TikTok, with content about Trump’s bid flourishing, capturing the attention of the youth.
As the inauguration nears with Chew in attendance and Trump’s newfound affinity for the app, all eyes turn towards the imminent verdict on TikTok’s survival in the U.S. The nation waits in anticipation for the Supreme Court’s decision on a law that, if approved, may result in the banning of TikTok in the U.S by January 19. A stay was previously requested a few weeks ago by Trump.
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