TikTok CEO Joins Trump’s Inauguration With App’s Future in Doubt

TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew attended President Donald Trump’s inaugural events in Washington, appearing at a church service before the swearing-in ceremony as his popular video-sharing app faces the threat of a nationwide ban.

Trump has said that he hopes to preserve TikTok, which was the subject of a national security law signed by President Joe Biden last April because of concerns raised by Chinese ownership. He’s promised to sign an executive order granting the app more time to find a new owner, which was a requirement under the law. It’s still unclear whether Trump has the legal ...