TikTok CEO Thanks Trump for Support Amid Legal Challenges

In a heartfelt message on his social media platform, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew extended his gratitude to former US President Donald Trump. Chew highlighted Trump's support for TikTok's efforts to remain accessible to its American user base, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment and the fight against censorship.

"We are deeply appreciative of President Trump's commitment to working alongside us to ensure TikTok's availability in the United States. His understanding of our platform and his use of TikTok to connect globally, amassing over 60 billion views, underscores his unique perspective," Chew stated.

Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Biden Administration Opts Not to Enforce

This expression of thanks comes in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision to uphold the TikTok ban, initially passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden. Despite this ruling, the Biden administration has announced it will not enforce the ban, which was scheduled to take effect soon.