Donald Trump has submitted a filing to the Supreme Court regarding the TikTok case brought by the Justice Department, which the court will decide in the coming session. The lawsuit brought by the DOJ alleges "violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations...

Summary

Donald Trump submitted a Supreme Court filing opposing a TikTok ban, citing his “dealmaking expertise” and promising to resolve national security concerns.

The brief advocates delaying the case to allow Trump to address it politically.

Legal experts criticized the filing for being overly self-promotional and unprecedented, with some mistaking it for satire.

Critics noted its unusual tone and highlighted the involvement of Trump’s potential solicitor general pick, D. John Sauer, in drafting the document.

The case concerns TikTok’s alleged violations of privacy laws and ties to China.

  • DominusOfMegadeus
    16•6 days ago

    I feel like we used to refer to future executives as “President-elect” in the period before they took office. But then I’m an American, what the fuck do I know?

    • @CybertoothTiger
      7•6 days ago

      Is it because he’s already been president so he still gets the title? I also have genuinely no idea.

      • @SPRUNT
        7•6 days ago

        Yes, former presidents retain the title. Obama is still respectfully addressed as “President Obama” by non-racists.