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Can he do that? Lawyers and lawmakers debate if Trump has authority to suspend the US TikTok ban


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 20:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • On the eve of his inauguration, President Donald Trump said an executive order suspending a nationwide ban on TikTok would be among his first official acts. The social media platform and app's ardent users waited Monday evening to learn if he would follow through and if so,

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at suspending the U.S. ban on TikTok, which was initially set in motion during his presidency due to national security concerns over the app's Chinese ownership. Despite Trump's attempt to block TikTok, the app has continued to operate in the U.S. under a national security review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The executive order, which Trump issued, seeks to reverse his previous actions against TikTok, but its enforceability is questionable given that Trump is no longer in office. Legal experts suggest that such an order from a former president holds no legal weight, and the current administration under President Joe Biden would need to take action for any real change to occur. This situation highlights the ongoing complexities of dealing with international tech companies and national security, as well as the limitations of executive power post-presidency.

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