Former TikTok Nemesis Asks Supreme Court for a Do-Over .

In a twist that would make even the most seasoned political satirist pause, Donald Trump has discovered a newfound affection for TikTok – the very platform he once threatened to banish from American phones. That’s right – Donald Trump, the man who once wanted to yeet TikTok into the digital void, is now clutching his pearls at the thought of the app disappearing.

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So here’s the tea, served scalding hot: Congress, in their infinite wisdom, gave TikTok’s Chinese parent company an ultimatum that would make even a reality TV producer slow-clap in appreciation. Sell the app or watch it vanish from American phones faster than your ex’s Instagram followers. The deadline? January 19th. The inauguration? January 20th. The coincidence? chef’s kiss Absolutely delicious.

Trump’s legal team, with all the subtlety of a Broadway musical, is touting his “consummate deal-making expertise” as the solution to this national security conundrum. Their argument essentially boils down to: just wait until January 20th, when the master negotiator can work his particular brand of magic on the situation.

Speaking of character development, Trump’s gone from “TikTok is the enemy” to “I have a warm spot for TikTok” faster than those before-and-after transformation videos. He even had a little tête-à-tête with TikTok’s CEO. How convenient that this warmth coincides with his acquisition of 14.7 million followers on the platform.

The filing itself reads like a carefully crafted piece of political theater, with Trump’s lawyers painting him as some sort of social media sage, “one of the most powerful, prolific, and influential users of social media in history.” They argue that this supposedly unparalleled expertise uniquely positions him to evaluate TikTok’s importance to free expression – a consideration that apparently eluded him during his previous calls for the app’s ban.

One can only wonder what changed his mind – the platform’s commitment to national security, or the millions of potential voters scrolling through their For You pages.

Here’s what it means for you:

1. The app should continue working on your device even if a ban takes effect. However, you might not be able to get updates or reinstall it if you delete it.
2. If you don’t have TikTok installed: You may want to download it before January 19th if you’re interested in using it. After that date, it could become unavailable in U.S. app stores unless the Supreme Court grants the requested delay.
3. Back up any content you really care about on TikTok. Stay informed about developments, as the situation could change quickly.

Source; AP News, MSNBC News.

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