TikTok's Legal Battle and National Security Concerns

President-elect Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay a law that could force TikTok to be sold or shut down due to national security claims. This law stems from concerns over the app's parent company, ByteDance, being based in China, which some lawmakers believe could lead to data collection and influence on American users. TikTok has contested the law, arguing it infringes on the free speech of its American users, prompting a swift escalation to the Supreme Court after lower courts upheld the law's validity. Trump's involvement is significant, as he has shifted his position on TikTok, citing its influence on youth voters, and he now seeks to negotiate a resolution for the app's future during his administration.