**President Trump indicates he may grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a looming ban, stirring a mix of reactions from influencers and government officials as the app faces scrutiny over its ties to China.**
**Trump Considers 90-Day Delay on TikTok Ban Amidst Controversy**
**Trump Considers 90-Day Delay on TikTok Ban Amidst Controversy**
**As TikTok faces potential US ban, Trump hints at reprieve, while social media influencers express dismay at the uncertain future.**
In a recent interview, President Donald Trump suggested that he might grant TikTok a 90-day extension on a ban set to take effect shortly after his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. The postponement comes amid concerns expressed by TikTok that it could "go dark" if the Biden administration does not enforce a ban that could affect its operations in the U.S.
The Supreme Court has recently supported legislation that would ban the app unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it by January 19. However, ByteDance has resisted efforts to find a buyer, raising questions about the app's future in America. "The decision to extend the ban is likely because it’s appropriate," Trump remarked during a phone call with NBC News. He confirmed that an announcement regarding this potential extension would probably come shortly after his swearing-in ceremony.
TikTok's warnings about a potential shutdown have elicited mixed responses. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed TikTok's statements as a "stunt," emphasizing that any actions regarding the app would be handled by the incoming administration. "We have set our stance clearly: any implementation of the law falls to the next administration," she stated.
Trump claimed to have communicated with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss TikTok, highlighting the significance of the platform which boasts about 170 million American users. However, U.S. national security experts have raised alarms regarding the app, asserting it poses risks it could be exploited by Chinese spies to gather data on U.S. officials, a claim TikTok has consistently denied.
The potential ban has sparked disappointment among content creators who rely on the platform for their careers. Many influencers highlighted the importance of TikTok for promoting their businesses and connecting with audiences. Nicole Bloomgarden, a fashion designer and artist using TikTok to showcase her work, described how a ban would drastically affect her livelihood, with TikTok being her primary income source.
Analysts have drawn parallels to actions taken in India, where the government banned TikTok in 2020 due to geopolitical tensions, leading to significant shifts in the social media landscape there. After the ban, numerous TikTok alternatives emerged, with companies such as Meta and Google quickly capitalizing on the void left by the app.
As the situation develops, TikTok's fate in the U.S. remains uncertain. Potential users and content creators watch closely, caught between the pressures of national security concerns and the app’s popularity in American culture.
The Supreme Court has recently supported legislation that would ban the app unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it by January 19. However, ByteDance has resisted efforts to find a buyer, raising questions about the app's future in America. "The decision to extend the ban is likely because it’s appropriate," Trump remarked during a phone call with NBC News. He confirmed that an announcement regarding this potential extension would probably come shortly after his swearing-in ceremony.
TikTok's warnings about a potential shutdown have elicited mixed responses. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed TikTok's statements as a "stunt," emphasizing that any actions regarding the app would be handled by the incoming administration. "We have set our stance clearly: any implementation of the law falls to the next administration," she stated.
Trump claimed to have communicated with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss TikTok, highlighting the significance of the platform which boasts about 170 million American users. However, U.S. national security experts have raised alarms regarding the app, asserting it poses risks it could be exploited by Chinese spies to gather data on U.S. officials, a claim TikTok has consistently denied.
The potential ban has sparked disappointment among content creators who rely on the platform for their careers. Many influencers highlighted the importance of TikTok for promoting their businesses and connecting with audiences. Nicole Bloomgarden, a fashion designer and artist using TikTok to showcase her work, described how a ban would drastically affect her livelihood, with TikTok being her primary income source.
Analysts have drawn parallels to actions taken in India, where the government banned TikTok in 2020 due to geopolitical tensions, leading to significant shifts in the social media landscape there. After the ban, numerous TikTok alternatives emerged, with companies such as Meta and Google quickly capitalizing on the void left by the app.
As the situation develops, TikTok's fate in the U.S. remains uncertain. Potential users and content creators watch closely, caught between the pressures of national security concerns and the app’s popularity in American culture.
