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As for business operations and acquisitions, we firmly believe that these should be decided according to market principles and left to the discretion of the companies. If Chinese companies are involved, they should comply with China’s laws and regulations,
Mao said
I hereby order the Attorney General not to take any action on behalf of the United States to enforce the Act for 75 days from the date of this order, to permit my Administration an opportunity to determine the appropriate course of action with respect to TikTok,
the White House said in the orderPresident Trump alone possesses the consummate dealmaking expertise, the electoral mandate, and the political will to negotiate a resolution to save the platform while addressing the national security concerns expressed by the government.”
Trump’s petition to the court did not cite such concerns, his lawyers instead claiming
Just gave me the right to sell it or close it,
When a reporter asked what the TikTok executive order is aimed at doing, Trump said ... adding thatWe are grateful and pleased to have the support of a president who truly understands our platform."
He added
President Trump's statements indicate that he may issue a 90-day extension for TikTok after he is sworn in on January 20th,
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President Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to save TikTok, and there's no better deal maker than President Trump."
Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told Newsweek last weekThe Act refers to a 270-day period from the date of enactment for a foreign adversary controlled application. If period ends on Jan. 19th, it is not clear that the 90-day extension is an option,
he wrote in another postDuring this period, the Department of Justice shall take no action to enforce the Act or impose any penalties against any entity for any noncompliance with the Act,
the executive order reads
There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s ties data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”
The Court said, in a unanimous judgment
Now that the law has taken effect, there’s no legal basis for any kind of ‘extension,
Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Pete Ricketts said in a joint statement
In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive,
TikTok said following Trump's message on Truth SocialBy doing this, we save TikTok, keep it in good hands and allow it to say (sic) up,
Trump saidIt’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States,
it addedWhen President Trump issued the Truth post and said save TikTok, the way we read that is that he’s going to try to force along a true divestiture, changing of hands, the ownership,
Johnson said
It’s clear that more time is needed to find an American buyer for TikTok,
the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, said on 16 JanuaryAmericans deserve to see our exciting Inauguration on Monday, as well as other events and conversations,
Trump addedCongress wrote this law to be virtually president-proof,
warned Adam Kovacevich, chief executive of industry trade group Chamber of Progress
I love TikTok, it's like an escape... hopefully it comes back,
the world number three told reportersI’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!”
Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday morning