Trump may take action on TikTok ban in 'not too distant future' after reviewing SCOTUS decision.
The president-elect's legal team submitted a petition to the Supreme Court to postpone any rulings until after the inauguration.
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he requires "time to assess" the Supreme Court's verdict upholding a federal law prohibiting TikTok unless it separates from its Chinese parent company prior to January 19, the day before his inauguration.
Trump added that "everyone must respect" the high court's decision.
"Trump stated on Truth Social that the Supreme Court decision was anticipated and everyone must comply with it. He added that his decision on TikTok would be made soon, but he needed time to evaluate the situation. Stay tuned, he urged."
Trump stated that the decision on the TikTok ban ultimately rests with him and he will make a final decision after taking office.
According to CNN, Trump stated that since Congress has given him the decision, he will be the one to make it.
Trump's Truth Social post shows a more respectful tone towards the Supreme Court, particularly its decision to uphold the bipartisan divestiture law passed in April with broad support.
The court ruled that TikTok offers a unique platform for expression, engagement, and community for more than 170 million Americans. However, Congress has decided that divestiture is necessary to address national security concerns about TikTok's data collection practices and ties to a foreign adversary.
"Based on the previous arguments, we determine that the contested provisions do not infringe upon petitioners' First Amendment freedoms. The decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is upheld."
Trump's attorneys filed a brief with the Supreme Court last month, requesting justices to delay any decision on the law until after his inauguration on Jan. 20.
But lawmakers disagreed.
In a Supreme Court filing, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., stated that Congress intended for the divestiture clause to become effective on January 19, as it "explicitly removes any political uncertainty" and "cabins" the law to an administration that supported its goals.
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