Post Reports How Trump resurrected TikTok
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Jan 21, 2025 Explore the dramatic twists surrounding TikTok's fate in the U.S. After a Supreme Court ruling upheld a ban, Trump’s sudden pivot led to an executive order halting the shutdown. Discover the emotional turmoil faced by users caught in this political chess game. A dive into the shifting perceptions of TikTok reveals how it’s become a tool for engaging younger voters. The potential shutdown raises questions about its role in communication and commerce, as users contemplate their next steps amidst the uncertainty.
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Yearbook Signing
- Dave Jorgensen, The Washington Post's TikTok guy, documented the ban's anticipation.
- He even filmed a mock yearbook signing with colleagues, unsure of TikTok's future.
TikTok's Calculated Outage
- TikTok going offline briefly was a strategic move to highlight the ban's potential impact, despite not being legally required.
- The move aimed to pressure President Trump into intervening, framing him as the app's savior.
Executive Order Delay
- President Trump's executive order delays the TikTok ban, instructing the Justice Department to disregard the law for 75 days.
- This gives the new administration time to reassess the situation, but it's likely to face legal challenges.