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Dec 17, 2024

Trump meets with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago

ABC News - Trump meets with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago

President-elect Trump met with TikTok's CEO as the app faces a potential ban in the US, hoping the Supreme Court will intervene. Trump expressed a fondness for TikTok, attributing part of his electoral success to it. Despite previously attempting to ban TikTok, Trump now opposes a law signed by President Biden that would enforce the ban unless TikTok's Chinese owners sell to an American company. The ban has bipartisan support due to national security concerns. TikTok's CEO claims no data is shared with the Chinese government and has filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing the ban violates the First Amendment. Meanwhile, Trump defends his health secretary nominee, Robert Kennedy Jr., whose controversial views on vaccines are under scrutiny. Kennedy has questioned vaccine safety but denies wanting to restrict access. Trump is also considering a Democrat, Jared Moscowitz, for a top FEMA position.

Key Points:

  • Trump met with TikTok's CEO as the app faces a US ban, hoping for Supreme Court intervention.
  • Trump opposes a Biden-signed law banning TikTok unless sold to an American company, citing national security concerns.
  • TikTok's CEO denies sharing data with China and filed an appeal to the Supreme Court against the ban.
  • Trump defends health secretary nominee Robert Kennedy Jr., who questions vaccine safety but denies restricting access.
  • Trump considers Democrat Jared Moscowitz for a top FEMA position.
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