Former U.S. President Donald Trump dropped a surprise twist in TikTok’s ongoing legal saga, suggesting he might let the app operate in the U.S. 'for a little while.' Speaking at a conservative event in Arizona, Trump hinted TikTok’s influence on his 2024 campaign could shape his stance. 'Maybe we gotta keep this sucker around,' he quipped, citing 'billions of views' his content received.
This comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to review TikTok’s challenge against a law requiring its parent company ByteDance to sell the app by January 19 or face a ban. TikTok argues the ban threatens free speech and would 'silence millions' discussing politics, culture, and more.
President Joe Biden signed the controversial law in April, citing national security concerns—a claim critics call unfounded. TikTok’s lawsuit against the U.S. government has since become a flashpoint in debates over tech regulation and global diplomacy.
With the Supreme Court set to hear arguments on January 10, the app’s fate now hangs in the balance. Will Trump’s nostalgia for viral clout change the game? Stay tuned.
'Maybe we gotta keep this sucker around,' he quipped, citing 'billions of views' his content received.
TikTok argues the ban threatens free speech and would 'silence millions' discussing politics, culture, and more.
