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 Trump suggests it might be worth keeping TikTok in the US for a while longer.




President-elect Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that it might be worthwhile to allow TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. for a little longer, citing the app's success in boosting his campaign. Speaking to conservative supporters in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump highlighted the billions of views his campaign garnered on TikTok, signaling that he might oppose efforts to remove the app from the U.S. market.

This comment came after the U.S. Senate passed a law in April requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the app over national security concerns. TikTok has challenged the law, and the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the case. However, if the court rules against ByteDance and the divestment isn't completed, the app could be banned by January 19, one day before Trump takes office.

Trump expressed uncertainty about how he might overturn the divestiture order, which passed with broad support in the Senate. Reflecting on his campaign’s success on TikTok, he told the crowd, "Maybe we gotta keep this sucker around for a little while," after seeing the chart showcasing the app's record-breaking views.

On Monday, Trump also met with TikTok's CEO, stating that he had a "warm spot" for the app because of the positive response it generated during his campaign.

The U.S. Justice Department has argued that TikTok's Chinese ownership presents a national security risk, a stance supported by many lawmakers. However, TikTok has denied these claims, asserting that its data is stored on U.S. servers operated by Oracle, and that content moderation decisions for U.S. users are made domestically.

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