Former President Donald Trump has escalated his efforts regarding the potential ban on TikTok, asking the Supreme Court to pause the implementation of a law that threatens the app due to its Chinese ownership. He argues that the fate of the platform should be in his control when he returns to the White House and has expressed a desire to negotiate a resolution to keep TikTok operational in the U.S. Various legal experts and free-speech advocates have weighed in, suggesting the law resembles authoritarian measures and highlighting the implications for user livelihoods. As lawmakers and former officials offer their opinions on the matter, TikTok itself is urging the Supreme Court to deem the divest-or-ban law unconstitutional. The case has amplified discussions about the intersection of technology, free speech, and governmental authority.