TikTok's US Fate: A Political Groundhog Day
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to extend TikTok's operations in the US for 90 days, postponing its potential ban. This action, the third extension, highlights ongoing negotiations to transfer its ownership to a US entity. Concerns over data security persist, dividing public opinion.
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In a move that continues a pattern of delayed resolutions, President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to extend TikTok's operation in the United States for another 90 days, providing more time to finalize a deal to place the social media platform under American ownership.
This marks the third extension granted by Trump since TikTok faced a national ban upheld by Congress and the Supreme Court. Earlier efforts to transition TikTok into a US-owned entity collapsed after China's withdrawal from negotiations, spurred by tariffs announced by Trump. While there is no specific legal basis for these extensions, they have yet to face any legal challenges.
Despite the contentious debate surrounding its data security, TikTok remains operational for its 170 million US users, with major tech companies continuing to support the app based on assurances of leniency from the Justice Department. Public opinion remains split on the issue, with national security concerns pitting American lawmakers against the administration's repeated maneuvers to avoid an outright ban.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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