Soon after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump is expected to sign several executive orders covering immigration, border security, energy, and government policies, according to one of his close aides.
These orders, which will significantly impact immigration, energy, and federal hiring practices, highlight the urgency with which Trump aims to push forward his agenda, The Wall Street Journal reported.
In other news, TikTok has made a swift return to the U.S. after Trump praised the app and proposed a solution where the U.S. government would own 50% of the popular short-video platform.
TikTok had been temporarily blocked in the U.S. on Saturday night due to legislation but was back online within 24 hours after Trump promised to issue an executive order on his first day in office, delaying the enforcement of the law.
The app, used by 170 million Americans, has been a key platform for many users. Speaking at a rally, Trump explained his support for the app, emphasizing the importance of saving jobs and preventing U.S. businesses from being handed over to China.
Trump suggested that the solution to TikTok’s future in the U.S. could be a joint venture. He noted, “They did that a long time ago when they had a different president, but I’m president now. So, I said very simply, a joint venture. If you don’t approve, they’re out of business. If you do approve, they’re worth a lot of money.”
He further stated, “I’ll approve, but let the United States own 50% of TikTok. This is on behalf of the nation. They’ll have a partner in the U.S. and a lot of bidders, and we’ll work out a joint venture deal.”
TikTok later credited Trump’s actions with providing “clarity and assurance,” which allowed the app to return to service quickly.
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