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Here's When TikTok Shuts Down In The United States Unless Trump Somehow Intervenes To Prevent The TikTok Ban


Published on 2025-01-18 22:04:10 - Forbes
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  • "Our position on this has been clear: TikTok should continue to operate under American ownership. Given the timing of when it goes into effect over a holiday weekend a day before inauguration, it will be up to the next administration to implement," read the statement.

The article by Erik Kain on Forbes discusses the looming deadline for TikTok in the United States, set for January 19, 2025, unless former President Donald Trump intervenes to prevent the ban. The potential shutdown stems from national security concerns over TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and its ties to the Chinese government. Despite TikTok's efforts to negotiate and implement security measures, the U.S. government has remained skeptical. The article outlines the political and legal battles surrounding the app, including Trump's previous attempts to ban TikTok during his presidency, which were met with legal challenges and delays. It also speculates on the implications of a ban, the potential for Trump to leverage the situation for political gain, and the broader impact on free speech, data privacy, and international relations.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2025/01/18/heres-when-tiktok-shuts-down-in-the-united-states-unless-trump-somehow-intervenes-to-prevent-the-tiktok-ban/ ]
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