Trump Seeks US Supreme Court Intervention to Halt TikTok Ban

US President Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court to put on hold a law that could lead to the ban of popular social media app TikTok if its Chinese owner ByteDance fails to sell it by January 20. This move comes after Trump's administration initially opposed TikTok, but he has now changed his stance, citing the need for competition in the social media market. Trump had previously met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, and his administration is seeking 'breathing space' to address issues and pursue a political resolution. The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok's appeal against President Biden's move to force its owner to divest from it or face a ban, with oral arguments scheduled for January 10. The development marks a significant shift in Trump's stance on TikTok, which he had previously opposed during his first term. The case has significant implications for the future of TikTok in the US, and the Supreme Court's decision will be closely watched by tech companies and policymakers alike.