President Joe Biden will not enforce a ban on TikTok, leaving the decision to President-elect Donald Trump. The outgoing administration will transfer the law requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app by January 19. Trump, who previously supported a ban, now plans to keep TikTok operational in the U.S. TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, will attend Trump’s inauguration. National security adviser Mike Waltz mentioned potential measures to maintain TikTok's availability and stated the law could allow for extensions if viable solutions arise. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer supports extending the deadline to protect users while bipartisan discussions continue. Senator Tom Cotton raised concerns about TikTok being a security threat. The Supreme Court is reviewing a legal challenge to the law, which could lead to the requirement for ByteDance to sell TikTok on national security grounds. If upheld, Trump will prioritize user interests while addressing data protection.
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