White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called TikTok’s threat to “go dark” a “stunt,” stating that there is no need for TikTok or other companies to take any actions before the Trump administration is sworn in on Monday. TikTok CEO Shou Chew appealed to Donald Trump for support, with Trump indicating a potential 90-day extension of the ban, although it remains unclear if he can actually do so before leaving office. The Biden administration has stated they will not enforce the ban, leaving Apple and Google to decide if defying the ban is worth the legal risk.
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