Trump asks why he would ban TikTok when his accounts are popular

Published January 3, 2025 11:48am ET



President-elect Donald Trump hinted that he won’t ban TikTok due to his popularity on the app.

Trump’s first administration wrestled with a TikTok ban due to national security concerns, with the former president voicing support for the measure. His position has since vacillated, with a Truth Social post on Friday hinting that he would not ban it.

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