Trump Seeks Supreme Court Delay on TikTok Ban to Address Issue Post-Inauguration

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President-elect Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to delay the potential TikTok ban so that he can weigh in after he takes office in January 2025. This request comes amid a legal battle between TikTok and the Biden administration, which has been pushing for a ban on the social media platform due to national security concerns. Trump's administration had initially supported the ban during his first term, citing similar national security risks. However, Trump's position has shifted, and he now opposes the ban, arguing for a political resolution to the issue.

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The Supreme Court is set to review the case on January 10, 2025, to determine whether the law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban is constitutional and whether it unlawfully restricts free speech. TikTok and ByteDance have argued that the law is based on speculative risks and lacks concrete evidence of any actual security threats posed by the platform.

Trump's legal brief to the Supreme Court emphasizes the need for a stay on the ban's deadline to allow his administration to pursue a political solution. This move is part of his broader strategy to intervene in significant national issues before taking office, similar to his recent actions in international trade negotiations and fiscal policies.