Trump Signs Executive Order to Delay TikTok Ban, Proposes US Government Ownership Stake

Trump Moves to Save TikTok in US Amid National Security Concerns and Legal Challenges

Key Points

  • Trump signed an executive order delaying the TikTok ban by 75 days. He proposed a 50% U.S. government ownership stake in TikTok’s American operations.
  • The app was briefly shut down but was restored without being available in app stores.
  • Legal experts question Trump’s authority to delay the law’s enforcement.
  • China has shown openness to a deal to keep TikTok running in the U.S. The Justice Department is working to ensure app store providers face no liability.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday postponing the enforcement of a ban on TikTok by 75 days, allowing more time to determine the app’s future in the United States. While signing the order, Trump suggested that the U.S. government should hold a 50% stake in TikTok’s American operations in exchange for keeping the app operational. He also warned that tariffs could be imposed on China if Beijing failed to approve a deal.

The popular short-video app, used by 170 million Americans, was briefly shut down on Saturday, just before a law requiring its sale by Chinese parent company ByteDance took effect. The law, passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court, aimed to address national security concerns about the misuse of Americans’ data. TikTok was restored the next day, and the company expressed gratitude to Trump for ensuring it would not face fines during the delay period. However, the app remains unavailable for download in major app stores.

Trump’s executive order directs the attorney general to pause enforcement of the law to explore alternatives. However, legal experts question the order’s validity, as the legislation does not provide the authority to extend deadlines unless ByteDance secures binding agreements for a sale. Representative Frank Pallone criticized the move, accusing Trump of bypassing national security laws passed by a bipartisan majority.

Trump’s stance on TikTok marked a shift from his first term when he attempted to ban the app in 2020 over data security concerns. More recently, he has credited TikTok for helping him connect with young voters during the 2024 presidential election. Trump’s proposed government stake in TikTok, which could be valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars, raises unprecedented questions about government intervention in private businesses.

Meanwhile, China is willing to support a deal to keep TikTok operational in the U.S. The Justice Department has been instructed to assure major companies like Apple and Google that they will not face legal repercussions for continuing their business with TikTok.

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