Trump Explores Options to Preserve TikTok Amid Legal Challenges

Washington D.C.: So, it looks like Trump is changing his tune on TikTok. Remember when he wanted to ban it? Now, he’s actually looking for ways to keep it around. His new national security adviser, Rep. Mike Waltz, mentioned this during an interview.

Waltz said Trump is considering an executive order to pause a federal law that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok. This comes after the Supreme Court heard arguments about a law that could force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban.

If the court rules in favor of the law, Trump has made it clear he thinks TikTok is a great platform. He believes it’s been beneficial for his campaign and wants to protect users’ data. Waltz hinted that Trump is a deal maker and is looking to create a way to keep TikTok running.

On a related note, Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, didn’t answer when asked if she would support a TikTok ban during a Senate hearing. It’s interesting to see how Trump has shifted from wanting to ban TikTok to now wanting to save it, especially since he’s been using it to connect with younger voters during his campaign.