Responsibility for TikTok ban implementation falls on incoming administration: WH

ANI January 18, 2025 253 views

The US Supreme Court's recent ruling on TikTok has created a complex political landscape around the potential platform ban. The White House has explicitly stated that implementing the law will fall to the next administration, effectively passing the decision-making torch. President-elect Trump has indicated he will review the situation and make a determination about TikTok's future in the United States. The core issue remains the platform's data collection practices and potential connections to the Chinese government.

"TikTok should remain available to Americans, but simply under American ownership" - Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Press Secretary
Responsibility for TikTok ban implementation falls on incoming administration: WH
Washington DC, January 18: Following the US Supreme Court's ruling regarding a proposed ban on TikTok due to security concerns, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasised that the responsibility for "implementing the law now falls on the incoming administration."

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Supreme Court ruling creates pathway for potential TikTok ban

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Incoming administration will determine final implementation

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National security concerns drive potential platform restrictions

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Trump hints at potential decision-making power

In a statement, Jean-Pierre said on Friday, "The administration, like the rest of the country, has awaited the decision just made by the US Supreme Court on the TikTok matter. President Biden's position on TikTok has been clear for months, including since Congress sent a bill in overwhelming, bipartisan fashion to the President's desk: TikTok should remain available to Americans, but simply under American ownership or other ownership that addresses the national security concerns identified by Congress in developing this law."

"Given the sheer fact of timing, this Administration recognises that actions to implement the law simply must fall to the next administration, which takes office on Monday," the statement added.

US President-elect Donald Trump also reacted to the court ruling in an interview with CNN.

In an interview with CNN's Pamela Brown after the decision, Trump stated, "It ultimately goes up to me, so you're going to see what I'm going to do."

While he has not committed to reversing the ban, Trump hinted at the possibility, saying, "Congress has given me the decision, so I'll be making the decision."

He also confirmed having spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping about TikTok, describing their discussion as "a great talk about TikTok and a great talk about many other subjects."

Meanwhile in a post on his Truth Social, Trump also 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!"

The US administration's concerns centre on TikTok's extensive data collection practices and its connections to the Chinese government.

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