Executive Order Apparently Promises No Enforcement of TikTok Ban for 75 Days
An excerpt from the order, which appears not to be the sort of 90-day extension contemplated by the Tiktok divestiture statute itself, but rather appears to be the exercise of the Executive Branch’s enforcement discretion:
I have the unique constitutional responsibility for the national security of the United States, the conduct of foreign policy, and other vital executive functions. To fulfill those responsibilities, I intend to consult with my advisors, including the heads of relevant departments and agencies on the national security concerns posed by TikTok, and to pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a platform used by 170 million Americans. My Administration must also review sensitive intelligence related to those concerns and evaluate the sufficiency of mitigation measures TikTok has taken to date.
The unfortunate timing of section 2(a) of the Act — one day before I took office as the 47th President of the United States — interferes with my ability to assess the national security and foreig
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