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The Supreme Court says TikTok must be sold or banned in America. The app’s ties to China are too risky for national security, they ruled. Chinese laws let the government take data from companies like TikTok’s owner, ByteDance. That could mean spying or spreading lies to Americans.
President Trump tried to delay the ban. He wanted more time to fix the problem without shutting TikTok down. But the court said no. Now, the app might stop working soon unless China sells it. Trump says he’ll keep fighting for a deal to save TikTok when he takes office.
TikTok says it doesn’t share data with China. They claim their U.S. user info is locked down in American servers. Experts aren’t so sure. The Chinese government could force TikTok to hand over data anytime. That’s why many lawmakers pushed for the ban, even if it upsets users.
Free speech arguments didn’t work in court. TikTok said banning it violates the First Amendment. Judges agreed security risks matter more. Conservatives say protecting America comes first. Letting China control a major app is like inviting spies into your home.
Some worry this ban sets a bad example. Why target TikTok when Facebook and Google also collect data? The answer is simple: those companies aren’t owned by a foreign enemy. China isn’t just another country—it’s a rival trying to outpower America.
Trump’s team knows TikTok is popular, especially with young voters. But safety can’t take a backseat to clicks. If China uses TikTok to manipulate elections or steal secrets, the damage would be huge. Better to lose an app than lose control of national security.
Other Chinese apps like WeChat or Temu might face bans next. The same risks apply. Conservatives say America must stand strong against tech controlled by enemies. Letting China dominate social media is a recipe for disaster.
This TikTok fight is just the start. America needs tougher data laws for all companies, not just foreign ones. But for now, stopping Beijing’s grip on TikTok is a win. Freedom matters, but not if it hands power to those who want to harm us.
