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At the heart of Trump’s request lies the concept of a "political resolution" to what is fundamentally a legal issue. Charleston argues that national security concerns fall under the purview of the presidency and implies that the administration wants to negotiate a deal that would allow TikTok to operate while addressing data privacy concerns.
Concerns persist regarding the potential for the Chinese government to access data about American users, which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia acknowledged as legitimate. These security concerns must be factored into the discussions as government authorities explore alternatives to an outright ban.