Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Citing Ongoing Political Resolution

In a recent development, US President Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court to delay the ban on popular social media app TikTok, citing ongoing efforts to resolve the matter politically. The deadline for the ban is set for January 19, just a day before Trump's inauguration. This move comes as a response to concerns raised by US officials about TikTok's alleged ties to the Chinese government. The social media platform, owned by ByteDance, has been at the center of a heated debate over national security and data privacy. TikTok and its parent company have filed legal challenges against the law, arguing that it unfairly targets them. The US Justice Department, on the other hand, maintains that TikTok poses a significant national security threat. The Supreme Court's decision on this matter will have far-reaching implications for the future of TikTok in the US and the broader implications for social media regulation. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the court will rule and what the consequences will be for the popular app and its users.