Former President Trump Reverses Stance on TikTok Ban
In a surprising shift, former President Donald Trump declared his support for TikTok, a reversal from his previous stance advocating a ban on the popular social media platform.
Trump’s new position on TikTok
Speaking with conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Trump emphatically stated, “I will never ban TikTok,” marking a significant change from his earlier position during his presidency when he favored banning the app due to national security concerns.
This change in Trump’s stance comes shortly after he joined TikTok himself. In March, he began to pivot away from his earlier support for a ban, and by Thursday, he clearly expressed his endorsement of the platform.
Current administration’s approach
In contrast, President Joe Biden recently approved a bill requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell the platform by mid-January or face a potential ban in the US. This decision has faced criticism from Republicans who argue it poses a national security risk.
In a 30-second video clip shared by The New York Post, Trump addressed young voters, urging them to vote for him and criticizing President Biden. “We’re going to make our country greater than ever before,” Trump stated, labeling Biden as “the worst president in history.”
Concluding Remarks
Trump’s new stance on TikTok represents a notable pivot as he repositions himself on the issue, reflecting the app’s widespread popularity and his intent to appeal to younger voters.