Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, has taken a bold step by filing a legal brief with the Supreme Court on Friday. In his appeal, Trump urges the highest court in the nation to pause a pending law that threatens to ban the wildly popular social media platform, TikTok.
For several months, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance from the Chinese mainland, has been in the crosshairs of U.S. lawmakers and government officials aiming to shut down the app. ByteDance has consistently defended TikTok’s operations, highlighting that its data storage and moderation are managed within the United States. The company argues that the app does not pose any national security threats, countering claims that its Chinese ties could compromise user data.
As TikTok remains a staple for millions of users worldwide, especially among the younger generation, the potential ban has sparked intense debates about data privacy, national security, and the role of foreign companies in the digital landscape. Trump's legal brief signifies a critical moment in this ongoing saga, with significant implications for the future of social media and international business relations.
Reported by CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing.
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