TikTok’s survival remains in limbo despite unanimous Supreme Court decision

Published January 17, 2025 2:00pm ET



TikTok’s future in the United States is yet to be seen following a Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way to ban the app Sunday and President-elect Donald Trump’s wish to keep it. 

The high court unanimously ruled Friday that the divest-or-ban law does not violate TikTok’s or its users’ First Amendment rights. Trump, however, said he is in charge of the app’s future.

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