TikTok Ban Live Updates: CEO Attends Trump’s Inauguration—After Trump Vows To ‘Save’ App
- TikTok CEO Shou Chew attended President Donald Trump's inauguration, as the app faces a nationwide ban due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.
- President Trump pledged to extend the deadline for TikTok's sale, allowing more time for the company to find a new owner under the law.
- The Supreme Court upheld the law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. TikTok business by January 19, or face a ban, which has significant implications for its 170 million users.
- Legislators are divided on the extension, with some pushing for a delay while others assert that it raises legal issues for companies hosting the app.
11 Articles
11 Articles
TikTok CEO joins Trump’s inauguration with app’s future in doubt
WASHINGTON – TikTok chief executive Shou Chew attended President Donald Trump’s inaugural events in Washington, appearing at a church service before the swearing-in ceremony as his popular video-sharing app faces the threat of a nationwide ban.
TikTok’s CEO sat next to Trump’s national intelligence director pick at the inauguration.
It’s an odd seating arrangement considering that Shou Zi Chew is counting on Trump to help TikTok get out of its US ban that’s based on national security concerns. If confirmed, Tulsi Gabbard would be the one advising the president on such threats. Oh, to be a fly on the wall.
TikTok CEO joins Trump’s inauguration as app’s future remains in doubt
TikTok chief executive Shou Chew attended president-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural events in Washington, appearing at a church service before the swearing-in ceremony as his popular video-sharing app faces the threat of a nationwide ban.
TikTok CEO Joins Trump’s Inauguration With App’s Future in Doubt
TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew attended President Donald Trump’s inaugural events in Washington, appearing at a church service before the swearing-in ceremony as his popular video-sharing app faces the threat of a nationwide ban.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage