Senate Pushes Trump on TikTok Divestment
Senator Richard Blumenthal emphasized that President-elect Donald Trump must comply with a law demanding the divestment of TikTok by early next year. Despite Trump's opposition, Blumenthal highlighted strong Congressional support for the regulation, with the potential for a short extension by President Joe Biden.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 20-11-2024 01:14 IST | Created: 20-11-2024 01:14 IST
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Senator Richard Blumenthal, the chair of a U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee, urged President-elect Donald Trump to comply with a Congressional mandate requiring TikTok's divestment by early next year.
In a hearing focused on Chinese hacking incidents, Blumenthal, a Democrat, highlighted a law enacted in April that mandates TikTok divestiture unless President Joe Biden grants an extension of up to 90 days.
Blumenthal stated, "He can't ignore the law," underscoring strong political backing for the regulation despite Trump's opposition to a TikTok ban.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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