Trump Takes on Supreme Court to Save TikTok: A Bold Move

The Trump transition team has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court which calls for a stay of execution for the app, so that Trump can use his “consummate dealmaking expertise” to arrange a deal that will appease both sides.

In an unexpected turn of events, former President Donald Trump has filed a Supreme Court bid to intervene in the ongoing legal battle over TikTok’s operation in the United States. This move comes as the popular social media platform faces potential restrictions or a complete ban due to national security concerns raised by the current administration.

Trump’s legal team argues that the proposed ban could infringe on free speech and harm the economy by stifling a vibrant digital platform that supports numerous jobs and serves millions of Americans. The bid seeks to preserve TikTok’s operations, emphasizing the platform’s significance in the digital landscape and its role in fostering creative expression among users.

As per the brief:
“Through his historic victory on November 5, 2024, President Trump received a powerful electoral mandate from American voters to protect the free-speech rights of all Americans – including the 170 million Americans who use TikTok.  President Trump is uniquely situated to vindicate these interests, because “the President and the Vice President of the United States are the only elected officials who represent all the voters in the Nation.”

Moreover, the brief states, Trump is “one of the most powerful, prolific, and influential users of social media in history,” which leaves him uniquely placed to assess the value and threat of TikTok personally.

“Consistent with his commanding presence in this area, President Trump currently has 14.7 million followers on TikTok with whom he actively communicates, allowing him to evaluate TikTok’s importance as a unique medium for freedom of expression, including core political speech.” 

This Supreme Court appeal highlights a significant policy shift from Trump’s previous stance during his presidency when he initially advocated for tighter regulations on TikTok due to its ties with China. The outcome of this case could not only affect TikTok’s future in the U.S. but also set a precedent for how other foreign-owned apps are treated under U.S. law.

But Trump believes that he knows the app, and he’s stated several times that he likes TikTok now, because he’s a “big star” in the app. Which is a far cry from his original push to force a sell-off of the app back in 2020, but Trump does tend to follow his own interests in many respects.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on the Supreme Court to see how it will rule on this high-profile intervention, which could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry and U.S.-China relations in the digital age.

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