PresidentJoe Bidenappears to be backpedaling on theTikTokban he signed last year.
Americans shouldnt expect to see TikTok suddenly banned on Sunday, an unnamed officialtoldNBC News earlier this week.
The official also said the government is exploring options for a way to keep the app available to Americans.
Biden clasps his hands as he delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 15 in Washington, D.C.Mandel Ngan/Pool/Getty Images
It was laterreportedthat Biden wont enforce the ban.
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.)
He has also raised concerns about the free speech implications of a ban.
Many usersare migratingto the Chinese app RedNote ahead of the scheduled TikTok ban.
Ultimately, the decision will be up to Trump.
Trump once called to ban TikTok, but said more recently that he wants to keep the app available.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is planning to attend Trumps inauguration.
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TikTok generates tens of billions of dollars for the U.S. economy, according to areportcommissioned by TikTok.
The report found the app supported nearly 225,000 jobs and contributed nearly $25 billion to the national GDP.
