TikTok fights US sell-off order as support for ban dwindles

TikTok has begun its legal battle against a forced sell-off in the US arguing that such a move could lead to the app's eventual removal from the region. As the end date for the sell-off looms, support for the measure appears to be waning.

Several prominent figures in the US have voiced their opposition to the bill, including Presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has pledged to "save TikTok" should he win the November election. This shift in stance, particularly among high-profile Americans, could be influencing the declining support for the sell-off order.

 

According to data from Visual Capitalist, public backing for the push to sell TikTok has dropped significantly since it was first proposed in March last year. While the decline in support raises questions, it remains to be seen whether this will lead US regulators to reconsider their stance.

However, despite the shift in public opinion, a change in the regulatory approach seems unlikely. Both political parties in the US have expressed varied opinions on the app, with growing calls for further clarity on the security risks it may pose.

Some argue that the US government should provide more detailed information regarding the potential threats posed by TikTok and how American users are specifically affected. Until then, the debate around the future of TikTok in the US continues to evolve.