TikTokcould be banned in the United States in a little over a week.
The justices did not seem very sympathetic to TikToks arguments.
The ban is slated to go into effect on Jan. 19, one day before Donald Trump takes office.
Can you just spell that out?
Justice Brett Kavanaugh asked at one point.
Essentially, the platform shuts down, Francisco responded.
Unless President Trump exercises his authority […] but he cant do that on January 19.
Chief Justice John Roberts seemed unconvinced.
he asked at one point.
Liberal justices also seemed skeptical, which doesnt bode well for TikTok.
Argument was less one-sided than in the D.C.
Circuit and the government was asked hard questions.
He warmed to the app last year, and has cited how well his content performs on it.
As of now, the fate of the app used by 170 million Americans rests with the Supreme Court.
