Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Until After He Takes Office
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President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay a potential TikTok ban, set to take effect the day before his inauguration, arguing that his return to the White House provides an opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
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The court has already agreed to expedite its review of TikTok’s legal challenge to the ban. However, Trump’s legal team, led by D. John Sauer, argued that postponing enforcement could eliminate the need for judicial intervention. Sauer, Trump’s nominee for U.S. solicitor general, emphasized that Trump’s unique skills and authority make him best suited to address the matter once he takes office.
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“President Trump alone possesses the consummate dealmaking expertise, the electoral mandate, and the political will to negotiate a resolution to save the platform while addressing the national security concerns,” Sauer wrote in the filing. He also highlighted Trump’s overarching responsibility for national security and foreign policy as key reasons to delay the ban.
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The legislation in question mandates that TikTok’s China-based parent company divest from the app or face a ban by January 19. During his campaign, Trump vowed to “save TikTok” and voiced opposition to the law but has provided few details on his plans since winning the election. TikTok has referenced Trump’s stated support in its legal arguments, suggesting the outcome could shift under his administration.
Trump’s brief repeatedly emphasized his personal connection to social media, calling him “one of the most powerful, prolific, and influential users of social media in history.” It also cited his first term’s track record of policy successes through dealmaking as evidence of his ability to address the TikTok issue diplomatically.
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The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on January 10 regarding TikTok’s First Amendment challenge to the ban. While the hearing may provide clarity on the ban’s future, Trump’s request for a delay could create space for a negotiated resolution once he assumes office.
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