International Desk
21 January
Ludhiana
Journalist , Sandeep Dhand
Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, allowing the popular video-sharing app ‘TikTok’ to operate for an additional 75 days. The decision came just hours after the app faced a potential shutdown due to federal law banning its operations in the United States.
TikTok, a widely popular platform, boasts 170 million users in the US. Millions of Americans rely on the app for entertainment, creativity, and sharing content. Its sudden ban could have disrupted a significant portion of the online community.
Trump’s executive order addressed the concerns of shutting down such a major platform without proper alternatives in place. “I am directing the Attorney General to take no action to ban TikTok for 75 days from today,” Trump stated in the order. The extension provides his administration time to develop a viable solution and prevent a sudden shutdown.
The app was initially banned on Saturday, but Trump’s move postponed its enforcement. This decision highlights the administration’s intent to address security concerns while balancing public and digital platform interests.
The 75-day extension aims to allow authorities to explore possibilities of maintaining TikTok operations under conditions that ensure national security and data privacy. Analysts suggest that during this period, the government could negotiate with TikTok’s parent company or consider domestic collaborations.
The TikTok ban has been a controversial issue in the US, with debates over data security and foreign ownership. However, Trump’s executive order offers temporary relief to millions of users, creators, and businesses dependent on the platform.
As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on the administration to find a sustainable resolution for one of the world’s most influential social media platforms. The coming weeks will determine TikTok’s future in the US.