Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

On the eve of his inauguration, President Donald Trump said an executive order suspending a nationwide ban on TikTok would be among his first official acts. The social media platform and app’s ardent users waited Monday evening to learn if he would follow through and if so, what the order might say.

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The story so far

4 developments

Jan 16, 2025Only center coverage:Trump weighs Executive Order to delay TikTok ban
Jan 19, 2025Only center coverage:Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday delaying U.S. TikTok ban
Jan 19, 2025Donald Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up
Jan 20, 2025Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

Who covered each development

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Quiet for 617 days

Last development · Jan 20, 2025 — Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

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How each side is putting it

Left

7 viewpoints

CNNLean Left· 615d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Trump’s executive order for TikTok shows his willingness to skirt federal laws and keep app in limbo, legal experts say

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 615d ago

TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Wyoming Public Media, NPR

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 616d ago

Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban, provide immunity to tech firms

NPRLean Left· 616d ago

Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban, provide immunity to tech firms

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 616d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Trump keeps TikTok alive in U.S. with executive order to suspend ban

NBC NewsLean Left· 616d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Trump tells Justice Department not to enforce TikTok ban for 75 days

Center

24 viewpoints

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 615d ago

Trump’s executive order gave TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?

Ran by 2 outlets· WDIO Duluth, WHEC Rochester

WDIO DuluthCenter· 615d ago

Trump's executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?

WHEC RochesterCenter· 616d ago

Trump's executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· KTVZ Bend, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

KTVZ BendCenter· 615d ago

Trump’s executive order for TikTok shows his willingness to skirt federal laws and keep app in limbo, legal experts say

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 615d ago

Trump’s executive order for TikTok shows his willingness to skirt federal laws and keep app in limbo, legal experts say

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, WHEC Rochester, +2 more