The Biden administration has decided not to enforce the law that could force TikTok to go dark in the U.S. this Sunday. Instead, the responsibility is shifting to the Trump administration to take action.
But the situation isn’t simple.
The law doesn’t require TikTok itself to shut down—it places the burden on app stores and internet hosting services. Fines of up to $5,000 per user could be imposed if they continue to support TikTok without meeting specific conditions, such as divesting ownership from ByteDance.
Apple, Google, and Oracle remain silent.
And while the courts weigh in, two presidents with opposing views on TikTok are navigating a deeply polarized issue:
• Biden signed the law, citing national security concerns.
• Trump, despite previously wanting to ban the app, now talks of “saving” it.
What’s next? The Supreme Court and Congress are key players, while millions of TikTok users and businesses wait on edge.
This moment shows us two things:
• How global politics impact daily life and social media platforms.
• The power of collective user voices—170 million active users can’t be ignored.