Extending the Tiktok Enforcement Delay

Honest Title:

TikTok: Ban Delay, Federal Enforcement Exclusive

Constitutional Risk:
8
Signed by: Donald J. Trump
Signed: 4/4/2025
Last Updated: 4/28/2025
Executive Order

Summary

Extends the TikTok divestment law enforcement delay to June 19, 2025, forbidding DOJ penalties for past noncompliance or during the delay period. Asserts exclusive federal authority over enforcement, preempting state/private actions. EO extends TikTok divestment law enforcement delay to June 19, 2025, shielding platforms from penalties for past noncompliance and during the new pause. This action signals difficulty in rapid implementation or shifting political priorities, potentially frustrating national security advocates who sought urgent action. It also firmly establishes federal exclusivity in enforcement, preempting potential state-level efforts, a significant move regarding federal power over internet regulation.