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TikTok Drama Continues: Trump's Never-Ending Executive Order Saga

TikTok running on an iPhone. China's flag is displayed behind it.

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Just when you thought the TikTok legal battle couldn’t get more complicated, President Trump has swooped in with yet another 90-day extension, keeping the popular app in a perpetual state of digital limbo.

The Endless Saga of TikTok’s Uncertain Future

The ongoing drama involves ByteDance, the Chinese-owned company behind TikTok, navigating a complex legal and political landscape that seems more convoluted than a viral dance challenge. Trump’s executive order gives the company another three months to figure out how to separate its American user base and potentially sell to a US company - a task that experts have repeatedly deemed nearly impossible.

The Political Chess Game

Politicians like Senator Josh Hawley are pushing for strict enforcement, arguing that the courts have been “really clear” about the situation. Meanwhile, the White House claims they’re working to ensure user data security, but let’s be real - this feels more like political theater than genuine concern for digital privacy.

What Does This Mean for TikTok Users?

For now, TikTok remains accessible, but the constant legal uncertainty means users might want to keep their dance moves and thirst traps backed up, just in case. The potential sale or ban continues to hang in the digital balance, with no clear resolution in sight. One thing’s certain: this tech drama is far from over, and we’ll be here to document every messy, bureaucratic twist and turn.

AUTHOR: cgp

SOURCE: SFist