In a recent Fresh Air interview, the ongoing legal dispute over a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. is explored. Lawmakers and lower courts have labeled TikTok a national security threat due to its Chinese ownership and the risk of data exposure. However, TikTok counters that such a ban violates free speech rights. The Supreme Court is set to review the appeal, but the final decision is still up in the air. If the ban is upheld, its effects could be complicated, possibly resulting in a gradual decline in the app's functionality rather than an outright shutdown. The conversation also touches on President-elect Trump's evolving view on the ban and his limited authority to reverse it, revealing the complex geopolitical and legal dynamics at play.
