TikTok has issued a warning that it will go offline in the United States on Sunday unless President Joe Biden provides clear assurances to tech giants like Apple and Google.

The company’s statement came after a critical Supreme Court ruling that upheld a law banning TikTok on national security grounds.

This decision places the popular video app and its 170 million American users in a state of uncertainty, with the app set to go dark in just two days unless Biden intervenes.

Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Crisis for TikTok

On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a law that could shut down TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the app.

The court’s unanimous 9-0 decision supports the government’s stance that TikTok poses a national security threat, leading the app’s fate to be tied to President Trump’s upcoming actions.

Trump, who had previously sought to ban the app in 2020, has promised to take steps to rescue TikTok when he returns to the presidency on Monday.

Biden Faces Pressure as Deadline Approaches

TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, stated that the platform will be forced to suspend operations unless the Biden administration offers a statement to reassure key service providers like Apple, Google, and Oracle.

These companies could face significant penalties if they continue providing services to TikTok after the ban is implemented.

Despite Biden signing the law last year, there is growing pressure from some lawmakers who initially supported the ban but now want to keep TikTok operating in the US.

Trump’s Influence Looms Over TikTok’s Future

While TikTok, ByteDance, and some of the app’s users fought the law in court, the Supreme Court’s ruling means TikTok’s fate now lies with the incoming administration.

Trump has made it clear that he intends to take action to prevent the shutdown, stating that he is carefully reviewing the situation.

His statements have fueled speculation that he could reverse the ban and ensure the app’s survival in the US.

TikTok CEO Set to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

In an interesting twist, TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, is expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday in Washington.

The company’s fate may hinge on the outcome of this transition of power, with Chew’s attendance signaling that TikTok is looking to make its case to the incoming administration.

Meanwhile, Trump revealed that he discussed the TikTok situation with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a phone call on Friday, further highlighting the international dimension of this ongoing saga.

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