The popular social network is now relying on the support of Donald Trump to keep it legal in the US.
“On behalf of everyone at TikTok and all of our users across the country, I want to thank President Trump for his commitment to working with us to find solutions that keep TikTok available in the United States,” Chew said.
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“This is a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship,” he added.
“We are grateful and pleased to have the support of a president who really understands this platform. He too has used TikTok to express his own thoughts and views, connecting with the world and generating more than 60 billion views of his content in the process,” the CEO continued. .
“There will be more,” he optimistically concluded at the end.
“Serious” threat to national security
To recall, the US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the controversial ban on TikTok can go into effect this weekend, rejecting an appeal by the owners of the popular app who argued that the ban violates the First Amendment.
The court issued an unsigned opinion with no recorded dissents, CNN reported yesterday.
The decision, which followed warnings from the Biden administration that the app posed a “serious” national security threat because of its ties to China, allows the ban to begin on Sunday — though it remains unclear whether the 170 million US users will notice any change.
Also, analysts warned that a ban on TikTok, a platform used by more than 150 million Americans, could spark a backlash from young voters and legal challenges.
The ban could have far-reaching consequences, including strained relations with China, legal challenges and the potential loss of one of the most popular platforms in the US. The TikTok debate has become a key point of conflict between security issues and technology issues.
“It is clear that we need more time to find an American buyer for the app so that the lives and incomes of millions of Americans, especially influencers who have built strong networks of followers, are not disrupted. TikTok should survive, but under new ownership,” said Senator Chuck Schumer.
Although lawmakers from both parties voted overwhelmingly in favor of the TikTok bill, and President Joe Biden quickly signed it into law, it now appears that neither party wants to take responsibility for banning the app with 170 million users in the US.
(Vijesti.ba)
