TikTok ban poised to be delayed as Trump explores ways to extend deadline

US Ban on TikTok Prepare to be late Because the deadline falls on the MLK Day holiday weekend and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump wants to find a way to extend the deadline, Bloomberg reported.

Biden officials see the issue as one for the incoming Trump administration, as the current administration does not plan to intervene before the Jan. 19 deadline for sanctions. An official told Bloomberg that users should not expect the social network to shut down on Sunday.

Michael Waltz, Trump’s incoming national security adviser, told Fox News’ Fox & Friends that the incoming administration will take steps to prevent TikTok from going dark. The Washington Post also said that Trump Considering an executive order Once in the office buy more time to negotiate a sale or find another solution.

While Trump began calls to ban the app during his first term, he took a different approach during his most recent campaign and promised to preserve the app if elected. Trump Already asked The Supreme Court, which Currently weighing sanctionsGive pause to the law.