TikTok Faces Imminent US Shutdown Amid Supreme Court Scrutiny

TikTok Faces Imminent US Shutdown Amid Supreme Court Scrutiny

The fate of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance as a looming Sunday deadline for a federal ban approaches. According to multiple sources, the popular video-sharing platform is reportedly planning an "immediate" shutdown within the country if the Supreme Court fails to intervene. This drastic measure would go beyond the initial ban's directive, which primarily targeted app stores, effectively preventing new downloads. A Looming Deadline and Uncertain Future The US government has issued a directive barring app stores from offering TikTok downloads, citing national security concerns. However, this initial ban did not immediately disrupt existing user access. Now, with the Sunday deadline looming and no clear indication of a Supreme Court intervention, TikTok is reportedly preparing for the worst-case scenario: a complete shutdown. The Shutdown Plan: A "Go Dark" Strategy Sources close to the matter have revealed that TikTok is developing a plan to "go…