Mike Waltz, nominated to become Donald Trump’s national security adviser, said on Wednesday that the president-elect is constantly exploring alternatives to keep TikTok, despite the ongoing legal issues surrounding the system.
Following reports that Trump may issue an executive order to halt the protection of a legislation that could lead to TikTok’s global restrictions, Waltz, according to a report from the Associated Press, addressed concerns about a potential restrictions on the system in an interview.
The Supreme Court heard arguments last week regarding a federal law that would require ByteDance to sell TikTok on the grounds of national security or face a ban. The Justices appeared to lean towards upholding the law, which would affect one of TikTok’s largest markets, the US.
Waltz defended TikTok’s value, noting that it had become a powerful platform for engaging millions of Americans. He pointed out that TikTok played a significant role in Trump’s 2024 campaign, especially in connecting with younger voters. ” TikTok is a great platform that many Americans use and has been great for his campaign”, he remarked.
” He’s a deal maker. I don’t want to get ahead of our executive orders, but we’re going to create this space to put that deal in place”, he added.
Waltz defended the Trump administration in response to the legal challenge and said that the government would protect users ‘ data while also looking for ways to reach a deal to preserve the app in the US.
Since his first term in office, Trump’s position on the app has changed because of concerns about national security.
