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Do You Support Trump’s Decision to Suspend the Enforcement of TikTok’s Closure for 90 Days, Despite Congress’s Orders?

Do You Support Trump’s Decision to Suspend the Enforcement of TikTok’s Closure for 90 Days, Despite Congress’s Orders?
Here’s The Scoop
In a bold move to safeguard American national security, the Supreme Court recently upheld Congress’s 2024 Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which mandates the sale or closure of TikTok. This decision underscores the serious threat posed by TikTok, a platform that enables the Chinese government to access data from its 170 million American users.
Despite this, reports suggest that the Trump administration is contemplating an executive order to delay the law’s enforcement for 90 days. The rationale? To negotiate a deal that would keep the social media giant operational. However, this move raises significant legal questions, as the deadline for TikTok to find a buyer or shut down expired on January 19, 2025—one day before Trump’s second term begins.
The law stipulates stringent conditions for any extension, including demonstrable progress toward a sale and legal agreements in place. None of these criteria have been met, highlighting TikTok’s refusal to sell and reinforcing suspicions that the app serves as a tool for Chinese intelligence rather than a mere commercial entity.
The executive branch lacks the authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations, a power reserved for Congress. Therefore, any attempt to bypass the Act could face formidable legal challenges. The Act not only targets TikTok but also penalizes companies that facilitate its distribution, with potential fines reaching astronomical sums.
This situation places tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon in a precarious position. They could face lawsuits from shareholders for mismanagement if they continue to support TikTok, given the massive financial risks involved. Moreover, state attorneys general might pursue actions to protect consumers, likening TikTok’s continued operation to selling unapproved drugs.
President Trump could avoid these legal entanglements by allowing the Act to proceed, thereby upholding his commitment to national security. This stance aligns with his previous efforts to curb China’s data collection practices during his first term.
Ultimately, the priority remains clear: protecting American citizens from foreign surveillance. In this regard, Trump’s second term should echo the decisive actions of his first, ensuring that national security remains paramount.
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Dave
January 23, 2025 at 4:14 pm
Tic tok is no more a Chinese company than Facebook
Jerry C.
January 23, 2025 at 6:59 pm
And once again, Dave, you show just how little you actually comprehend…
Jerry C.
January 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Absolutely not!
Carter
January 24, 2025 at 10:00 am
First and foremost- Congress never does anything that is good for the American people and our country. If they are taking tiktok away from us, that should be in question. With that being said, I do think that President Trump should look into tiktok to see what it is all about to see what is true. If tik tok is hurting our country, then ban it, but if congress is making this into a bigger deal, then educate the population about it and watch what you post.
Personally, I have never gone to that site, do not have an account and don’t care to read anything from them. But I am not a facebook person either.
Shardale
January 26, 2025 at 9:04 am
He didn’t suspend it for 90 days, he suspended it for 75 days even though he had the authority to suspend it for 90 days.