Tech industry veteran Allison Huynh recently discussed President-elect Donald Trump's stance on TikTok's future on "Fox & Friends Weekend," highlighting his request to the Supreme Court to postpone a decision on the platform's fate. A wave of support for TikTok has emerged from MAGA Republicans as the social media platform faces a potential ban later this month.

Brilyn Hollyhand, Chair of the RNC Youth Advisory Council, emphasized Trump's connection with first-time voters through TikTok during the campaign. Hollyhand told Fox News Digital, "Trump's direct engagement with Gen Z on TikTok, bypassing traditional media, proved highly effective."

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, is scheduled to present its case before the Supreme Court on Friday, seeking a delay of the ban set to take effect just before the inauguration. This ban, stemming from legislation signed by President Biden in April, mandates that TikTok's parent company either sell the platform or face a U.S. ban by January 19th. If the ban proceeds, U.S. users will lose access to downloading the app, and internet providers will be required to block access to the site.

This photo illustration depicts the TikTok app download page on an iPhone. President-elect Trump actively used TikTok throughout his 2024 campaign. (Photo Illustration by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

While the looming ban originates from concerns about the Chinese government accessing American user data, MAGA Republicans and content creators have expressed skepticism about the sincerity of this rationale. TikTok creator and TPUSA commentator Isabel Brown, who boasts over 500,000 followers, questioned the national security argument, pointing to documented instances of American social media companies sharing user data with governments, including China and Russia. Brown argued that the focus seems disproportionately placed on TikTok while other platforms with similar data practices remain largely unscrutinized.

Brilyn Hollyhand attributes youth voter engagement with Trump to TikTok. (John Lamparski/Getty Image)

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress in March 2023. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump's evolving stance on TikTok has garnered attention, particularly given his significant inroads with Gen Z voters, especially young men, in the recent election cycle. A Republican strategist described TikTok as effectively a "conservative platform" due to Trump's success on the app. This strategist expressed confidence that Trump would uphold his promise to "save" TikTok.

Isabel Brown questions the rationale behind a TikTok ban. (Fox News)

Supporters rallied for TikTok outside the U.S. Capitol. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Despite support for the platform, figures like Senator Mitch McConnell and former Vice President Mike Pence have filed amicus briefs urging the Supreme Court to uphold the ban, citing national security concerns related to the Chinese Communist Party's potential influence. Tim Chapman, President of Advancing American Freedom, reiterated the original concerns of the Trump administration, emphasizing the unchanged national security implications.

Political commentator Emily Wilson acknowledged the complex debate surrounding TikTok, recognizing its role in disseminating information while also expressing concerns about potential negative impacts on young people. Wilson ultimately opposed a ban on free speech grounds.

Emily Wilson opposes a TikTok ban due to free speech concerns.

Trump's own journey with TikTok has been marked by a significant shift. From attempting to ban the app in 2020 over national security concerns to joining the platform during the 2024 campaign and amassing millions of followers, his perspective has dramatically evolved. Trump has now filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, requesting a deadline extension to address the issue upon his return to office.

Former President Trump at a campaign event. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump's spokesman and incoming White House Communications Director Steven Cheung confirmed Trump's intention to find a solution that both preserves TikTok and addresses national security concerns.