Lawsuit Challenges U.S. Approval of ByteDance TikTok Asset Sale Under 2024 Law

President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi face a lawsuit challenging the U.S. government's approval of ByteDance's TikTok U.S. asset sale, alleging the deal violates a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations. Filed by the Public Integrity Project on behalf of rival social media investors, the suit seeks renegotiation to prevent potential political content censorship. The joint venture, majority-owned by non-Chinese investors, retains ByteDance's control over key TikTok elements, raising concerns about compliance and data security.