Trump Extends TikTok Reprieve Despite Ban Law

The Trump administration plans to again delay enforcement of its TikTok ban, offering the popular video-sharing platform a temporary reprieve. Trump extends TikTok reprieve under the same legislation that initially sought to block the app — the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

This law targets platforms perceived to be under the influence of hostile foreign governments. TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, has repeatedly faced scrutiny under this measure. Despite the ban’s legal framework, U.S. authorities continue to issue waivers rather than enforce full restrictions.

Trump extends TikTok reprieve amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty, leaving the app accessible to millions of American users. The administration has not yet provided a timeline for permanent resolution or a final decision on TikTok’s operations within the United States.

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https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/18/trump_extends_tiktok_reprieve_again/