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TikTok CEO Thanks Trump for Commitment to Keep App Available in U.S. Amid Supreme Court Ruling, Cites 170 Million Users

Jan 17, 2025, 06:30 PM

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has publicly thanked President-elect Donald Trump for his commitment to finding a solution that would keep the platform available in the United States. This statement comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. as early as Sunday, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its stake. Chew expressed gratitude on behalf of TikTok's over 170 million US users and employees, emphasizing Trump's understanding of the platform and its role in upholding the First Amendment. Trump has indicated that he will make a decision on TikTok's future in the 'not too distant future,' following the Supreme Court's ruling. The CEO's message was part of a broader effort to appeal to Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday, a day after the ban's potential enforcement. Chew highlighted that Trump's content on TikTok has generated over 60 billion views, showcasing the platform's significance.