Trump Pleads for TikTok Ban Delay, Citing "Warm Spot" for Chinese Company---Method to Madness Here?

In a move as unexpected as a TikTok sound bite going viral, President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to hit pause on a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. starting January 19. That’s right—Trump, the same guy who tried to boot the app back in 2020, is now pulling a full 180, claiming he’s got a “warm spot” for the platform. If this isn’t the political equivalent of an influencer’s apology video, I don’t know what is.

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In short, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on January 10th over the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, requires TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app to an American firm or risk having it banned. With just nine days between oral arguments and the TikTok ban deadline, Trump’s legal team is asking for a little breathing room—because apparently, even he needs time to “negotiate a political resolution.”

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Meaning, Trump’s lawyer, D. John Sauer, filed a brief on Friday stating that the president-elect “takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute” but wants the ban delayed so his incoming administration can take a crack at solving the issue. Translation: Who needs the courts when you have The Art of the Deal? LOL. Classic Trump energy move.

Now ICYMI, this whole TikTok saga goes back to concerns that ByteDance’s ties to the Chinese government could pose a national security threat. You know, the “they’re spying on us” stuff. Congress passed the bill with bipartisan support, and a federal appeals court recently upheld the law, calling it the “culmination of extensive, bipartisan action by the Congress and successive presidents.”

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However, TikTok, for its part, isn’t taking this without throwing a few punches. The company has filed multiple legal challenges, arguing that banning the app would violate Americans’ First Amendment rights. And honestly, what’s more American than defending your right to lip-sync and thirst-trap in peace?

But, but, but… here’s the girthy part. Back in 2020, Trump was all about banning TikTok, citing the same national security concerns. Fast forward to 2024, and he’s suddenly waxing poetic about the app, even claiming at a press conference that he has a “warm spot in [his] heart for TikTok” because it helped him win young voters by 34 points. (For the record, most young voters backed Harris, but Trump swung just enough his way to clinch himself the Big.FAT.Win). \

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What’s more is that Trump’s recent meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago only adds to the intrigue. While details of their conversation remain under wraps, it’s clear that Trump sees TikTok as more than just a national security headache—it’s a political chess piece that he can manipulate to his favor.

Plus, let’s not ignore the timing here. The law’s January 19 deadline is just one day before Trump takes office, giving the Supreme Court precious little time to issue a ruling. If the court doesn’t delay the ban, Trump’s administration could be stuck navigating a political minefield on Day 1.

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Now whether you’re Team TikTok or think the app is a national security dumpster fire, one thing’s clear: Trump is turning this into a headline-grabbing, dealmaking spectacle. By asking the Supreme Court to delay the ban, he’s setting the stage for a high-stakes political negotiation that could define the early days of his presidency.

For now, TikTok users can keep scrolling, but January is shaping up to be a make-or-break month for the app. And if Trump pulls off a deal to save TikTok while addressing national security concerns, it’ll just be another reason as to why he’s the GOAT. 

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Also, for those of you planning to make extra money as a TikTok influencer to afford Stocks.News premium at a measly $20 a month (LOL), I’d hold off on buying that ring light until this whole thing blows over. Alright, alright, all jokes aside, keep an eye on this story—because, if TikTok does get banned, there will be a TON of money going poof relatively quickly. 

As always, stay safe and stay frosty, friends! Until next time…

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