Policy Direction
Trump's national security adviser pick, , indicated the president-elect's interest in preserving , mentioning potential executive orders to suspend a federal law that could lead to a nationwide ban.
The 's recent oral arguments suggest a likely upholding of the law requiring to divest TikTok on national security grounds, adding urgency to the Trump's exploration of options.
Political Context
Trump, having reversed his stance from attempting a ban in his first term, now supports TikTok, crediting it with connecting his campaign to younger voters and pledging to "save TikTok".
, Trump's attorney general pick, avoided committing to upholding a TikTok ban during a Senate hearing, reflecting the administration's tentative stance on the issue.