The Trump administration sidestepped its own TikTok ban by claiming that shutting down the app would interfere with the president’s constitutional duties to handle national security and foreign affairs. Legal experts argue this move sets a risky precedent, effectively allowing the executive branch to license otherwise illegal actions by tech companies under vague justifications.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about TikTok—it’s about how far a president can stretch executive authority. If administrations can bypass their own rules by invoking "national security," it opens the door for future overreach, weakening checks on presidential power. That’s a big deal for democracy, no matter which side you’re on.