In a surprising twist, TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew is reportedly set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. 😲🎉 According to The New York Times, Chew has snagged a spot of honor on the dais—a place usually reserved for former presidents, family, and VIPs.
This news comes as TikTok faces a ticking clock 🕰️—the popular app is just days away from being banned in the U.S. unless the Supreme Court and the government overturn a law signed by President Joe Biden before the January 19 deadline, one day before Trump takes office.
With over 170 million U.S. users, TikTok isn't just fun and games; it's a livelihood for many content creators who keep us entertained with their dance moves and comedy skits. 💃😂 But lawmakers have been eyeing the app over so-called \"national security risks.\"
Another possible escape route for TikTok is being sold to a U.S. company, cutting ties with its current owner, ByteDance, based in the Chinese mainland. But here's where things get even more interesting: Trump, who previously targeted TikTok during his first presidency, is rumored to be planning to \"save TikTok\" with a presidential executive order. 🦸♂️📜
Will TikTok survive the ban? 📵 Will Trump step in and become the app's unexpected hero? Stay tuned, because this story is unfolding faster than a viral TikTok challenge! 🚀🔥
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to attend Trump inauguration, NYT reports
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