- Support for TikTok ban drops
- Legal battle continues. Users strongly oppose ban
- Outcome remains uncertain
Public Opinion Shifts
A new Pew Research Center survey reveals waning support for a TikTok ban in the US. Only one-third of Americans now favor a ban, down from half in March 2023.
The decline spans party lines, Democrats Republicans alike.
Legal Countdown Ticks On
Despite shifting public sentiment, TikTok faces a January deadline to divest its US assets or face removal from app stores.
The short-video app is challenging the law on free speech grounds against national security concerns.
Users vs. Non-Users
The survey found a stark divide between TikTok users non-users. Only 10% of users support a ban, compared to 42% of non-users.
Half of US adults believe a ban is unlikely, despite the looming legal deadline.