Everyone suddenly has cold feet about banning TikTok

TikTok ban unlikely as officials reconsider and delay enforcement.

: Despite expectations of an imminent TikTok ban, enforcement seems unlikely as both current and incoming administrations hesitate. The Supreme Court may uphold the law, but there's reluctance to enforce it right away. President Trump plans to delay the ban, and several lawmakers urge an extension to prevent disruption for millions of users.

Though a TikTok ban seemed imminent, recent developments suggest it's unlikely to occur as officials are hesitant to enforce the law. The Supreme Court is expected to uphold the requirement for ByteDance to sell TikTok's US business, but President Trump is reportedly considering postponing the ban enforcement.

Current and incoming administrations are both showing reluctance to implement the ban immediately, with NBC News reporting that White House officials do not wish to see a ban on their watch. President Trump is contemplating an executive order to delay enforcement, which was initially timed for the end of President Biden's term.

Legislators such as Senator Ed Markey and Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden are advocating for an extension of the ban deadline. While some options for TikTok's future include finding an American buyer or reviving Project Texas, the situation remains unclear as TikTok, Apple, and Google await the Supreme Court's final decision.