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Does anyone know if the TikTok ban goes into effect on Sunday or if we have all of Sunday to like brain rot still? I need to plan accordingly,
fitness influencer Britany Williams joked to her 64,000 followers
China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,
a spokesperson declared FridayIt is a stunt, and we see no reason for TikTok or other companies to take actions in the next few days before the Trump administration takes office on Monday
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Saturday
I think that would be, certainly, an option that we look at. The 90-day extension is something that will be most likely done, because it’s appropriate. You know, it’s appropriate,
Trump told “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker in a phone interview
I expect the laws to be enforced.”
When asked about her reluctance, he said
It’s purely a business decision, not a legal decision,
University of Pennsylvania law professor Gus Hurwitz told POLITICO[It ... It] would cause substantial and avoidable disruption to the third-party providers that may be subject to severe penalties if they continue to provide TikTok to its millions of users,
he told the outgoing president in a letter shared with POLITICOThe call was a very good one for both China and the U.S.A. It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately.
Trump confirmed the call with a post on his Truth Social platform, saying
I have a little bit of a warm spot in my heart I'll be honest,
Trump told reporters of the video streaming appI want to thank President Trump for his commitment to work with us to find a solution that keeps TikTok available in the United States,
he said
The Supreme Court decision was expected, and everyone must respect it. My decision on TikTok will be made in the not too distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!"
In the wake of the ruling Friday, Trump wrote on TruthSocial
Given the sheer fact of timing, this Administration recognizes that actions to implement the law simply must fall to the next Administration, which takes office on Monday,
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement after the ruling
Unless the Biden Administration immediately provides a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring non-enforcement, unfortunately TikTok will be forced to go dark on January 19,
the statement addedIf I decide to do that, I'll probably announce it on Monday,
he saidWe have laid out our position clearly and straightforwardly: actions to implement this law will fall to the next administration. So TikTok and other companies should take up any concerns with them,
she said