The president-elect backed TikTok in a Truth Social post Friday as he tries to halt the law from taking effect.

President-elect Donald Trump has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban popular social media app TikTok or force its sale, arguing he should have time after taking office to pursue a "political resolution" to the issue.

The president-elect has filed a request with the Supreme Court to pause the enforcement of a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.

President-elect Trump doubled down on his support for TikTok on Friday, as the popular social media app prepares to argue against an impending ban before the Supreme Court next week. “Why would I want to get rid of TikTok?

The debate over whether Donald Trump wants to ban or save TikTok has gained attention as the app's future in the United States is uncertain. With a legal case in progress, Trump's involvement has raised questions.

In asking court to halt a law until after he takes office, some contend the US president-elect seeks action that oversteps its authority.

President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.