Trump's Pledge to Protect TikTok Sparks Controversy Amid Legal Battles
President-elect Trump vows to oppose a potential TikTok ban while navigating ongoing legal disputes over its ownership and national security concerns.
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President-elect Donald Trump has promised to oppose a ban on TikTok, amid significant legal battles surrounding national security concerns and ownership issues for the platform. With a federal law potentially forcing the Chinese-owned app to divest by January 19, Trump's stance presents both opportunities and challenges as he could work to broker a U.S. takeover or challenge the legality of the ban. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, faces accusations over privacy violations and concerns about user data security linked to China. The outcome of these legal disputes remains uncertain as Trump's administration prepares to take office.
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