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TikTok resumes operations for U.S. users as President-elect Trump plans an executive order delaying the app’s ban and explores joint ownership options.

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Overview
TikTok has resumed operations for U.S. users after President-elect Trump announced plans to extend the deadline for divestiture from its Chinese parent, ByteDance. Following a Supreme Court ruling, TikTok temporarily ceased operations, citing compliance with a law that mandates the sale or ban of the app due to national security concerns. Trump has suggested a potential joint ownership model to facilitate the app's continued operation. However, legal dissent continues among some Republican lawmakers against this proposed extension. The app remains unavailable for new downloads on major platforms, reflecting ongoing tensions surrounding U.S. tech policy.
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Analysis
- President-elect Trump is acting swiftly to reinstate TikTok after it faced a nationwide ban, framing his executive order as a way to provide time for the platform to seek a U.S. buyer.
- Trump's promise of a 50-50 ownership split between the U.S. government and either ByteDance or another buyer is viewed as a controversial move that raises questions about executive overreach and undermines enacted laws.
- The ban on TikTok has drawn criticism for targeting a Chinese-owned platform while ignoring similar concerns with U.S.-owned companies, leading to accusations of racial scapegoating and xenophobia.
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- TikTok presents a significant national security risk by facilitating access to sensitive data for the Chinese government, as highlighted by the new Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
- Trump's plan to issue an executive order extending the period for TikTok to find a buyer raises legal concerns, as it may violate the recently enacted law that requires compliance before the deadlines.
- Republican senators express skepticism about Trump's approach, emphasizing the need for ByteDance to sever ties with China and warning that violating the law could lead to significant consequences for companies associated with TikTok.
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