Trump Signs Order to Postpone TikTok Ban for 75 Days

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to postpone the TikTok ban for 75 days, providing a respite for users amidst continuous national security worries. The extension allows ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, more time to secure a U.S. buyer, pushing back the original deadline of January 19. Following Trump's declaration, TikTok's American users faced more than 12 hours of service interruption before normal access was reinstated. Concerns surrounding ByteDance's ownership of TikTok and its potential national security threats have persisted since 2020, backed by bipartisan support for the ban.