AceShowbiz - President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to delay a ban on TikTok, which is set to take effect on January 19, 2025. In an amicus brief filed on Friday, December 27, Trump argued that a delay would allow his incoming administration to pursue a "negotiated resolution" to address both national security concerns and First Amendment rights.

Trump's filing does not take a position on whether the ban violates the First Amendment but seeks a stay of the effective date to allow for negotiations. He claims that he possesses "the consummate dealmaking expertise, the electoral mandate, and the political will" to resolve the issue while protecting national security.

The brief comes as TikTok and the Biden administration have filed opposing briefs to the Supreme Court. TikTok argues that the ban unlawfully restricts speech, while the Biden administration emphasizes the need to eliminate national security risks posed by TikTok's connections to China.

Trump's request for a delay puts him at odds with the Biden administration's position. The administration has expressed concerns about TikTok's ability to collect user data and manipulate content, citing potential risks to American security.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the case on January 10. Its ruling will determine the fate of TikTok in the United States.