Analysis of Trump's Position on TikTok and Future Prospects

Trump's wavering stance on TikTok could be a strategic move to leverage against Biden in lawmaking. However, the key challenge lies in convincing his base, previously concerned about TikTok's ties with the Communist Party, that banning it infringes on free speech. Trump's support can sway legislation, but his opposition might not influence the Republican Party significantly as parents' concerns about social media outweigh TikTok users' support. The future of TikTok remains uncertain, with potential buyers possibly lining up if ByteDance is compelled to sell the platform.

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