🎉 Big news in the social media world! Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, is reportedly set to attend former President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. 🗓️
The New York Times revealed that Chew has been invited to a position of honor on the dais—a spot usually reserved for former presidents, their families, and other VIP guests. This invitation comes at a crucial time for TikTok, which is on the brink of a potential ban in the U.S. if the Supreme Court and the government don’t overturn a law signed by President Joe Biden before January 19.
🇺🇸 TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance, boasts over 170 million users in the U.S., including many content creators who rely on the platform for their livelihoods. The app has been under fire from U.S. lawmakers and officials, who cite \"national security risks\" as the primary concern.
But there's a silver lining! Another potential solution to keep TikTok in the U.S. is its sale to a U.S. entity. Interestingly, former President Trump, who also targeted TikTok during his first term, is now reportedly planning to \"save TikTok\" with a presidential executive order. 🤔
Stay tuned as this story develops and TikTok navigates through these exciting yet challenging times! 🌐✨
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to attend Trump inauguration, NYT reports
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