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Wait… Was That the TikTok Ban?

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January 21, 2025 3:53pm

17m

President Trump tried to ban TikTok during his first term, but now he’s being hailed as the app’s savior. WSJ’s Georgia Wells explains the saga to make a deal with the Chinese-owned social media app. 


Further Reading:

-TikTok Restoring Service for U.S. Users, After Trump Signals He Will Save It 

-What Happens Now That TikTok’s Gone Dark? 


Further Listening:

-The TikTok Ban Goes to the Supreme Court 

-Readers Can’t Get Enough of BookTok. Publishers Are Cashing In. 


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