TikTok Ban Looms: What Does It Mean?
The ban, which would take effect January 19, requires Chinese-owned ByteDance to sell TikTok or face removal from app stores.
WASHINGTON, Jan 16, 2024 — With TikTok's potential ban in the United States just days away, experts remain divided on both the merits of the legislation and the likelihood of last-minute intervention, according to a panel discussion hosted by Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday.
The ban, which would take effect January 19, requires Chinese-owned ByteDance to sell TikTok or face removal from U.S. app stores. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on TikTok's request for an emergency stay before the deadline.
Incoming President Donald Trump's position on the ban has emerged as a critical factor, particularly as he prepares to retake office. His position on TikTok has done a significant reversal - after trying to ban the app in 2020 over national security worries, he's now asking the Supreme Court to pump the brakes on current efforts to ban it.
Anton Dahbura
