TikTok’s future in the United States is precarious as the app is mandated to change ownership by January 19 or face removal from app stores. The platform, popular among millions of young users, is contesting this law citing First Amendment rights. Furthermore, with Donald Trump poised to be inaugurated just a day after the deadline, there are hopes that he may influence the matter positively for TikTok amidst ongoing scrutiny over its data privacy and election interference implications.