Trump’s executive order doesn’t provide much legal protection, and it’s putting his supporters in a tough spot.
The “Repeal the TikTok Ban Act,” introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), would undo the forced divestiture law. Unlike President Donald Trump’s executive order or his proposal for the US to own 50 percent of the app, this would be the most legally-sound way to overturn the ban — but it’s still likely a long shot to pass.
Elon Musk made a gesture during his inauguration speech that’s raising eyebrows. People online are (unsurprisingly) likening it to a Nazi salute, and even Haaretz says he “appears to make [a] fascist salute.” The National Review says he was simply “miming the act of throwing his heart to the crowd,” noting that he says “my heart goes out to you.” Musk, of course, has supported Germany’s far-right party and has a history of suing people who associate him with Nazis.
It’s an odd seating arrangement considering that Shou Zi Chew is counting on Trump to help TikTok get out of its US ban that’s based on national security concerns. If confirmed, Tulsi Gabbard would be the one advising the president on such threats. Oh, to be a fly on the wall.
