Former US President Donald Trump has shifted his stance on TikTok, opposing a potential ban of the app despite previously viewing it as a national security risk. This change of opinion contrasts with President Joe Biden’s support for legislation threatening TikTok’s operation in the US. Trump, having once considered a ban himself, now criticizes Facebook for being a greater threat, amidst lobbying from Republican donors and former aides supporting TikTok. The proposed law could force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app or shut it down in the US, impacting its 150 million American users.

In a separate event, Trump came under fire for mocking President Biden’s stutter at a rally in Rome, Georgia. The act spurred backlash across social media, with critics condemning Trump for his insensitivity. This incident is part of Trump’s broader strategy to attack Biden’s health, leadership, policies, and to stoke divisions, particularly on immigration.

Meanwhile, President Biden, gearing up for re-election, addressed municipal leaders at a National League of Cities event ahead of the Georgia primary, highlighting the importance of local support in swing states like Georgia.

In the entertainment sector, Jimmy Kimmel publicly addressed Trump’s disparagement of his Oscars hosting, defying production team advice by reading Trump’s critical comments live. Trump, who has a history of criticizing the Oscars, called the show “disjointed, boring, and very unfair.”

Lastly, following an $83.3 million defamation award to writer E. Jean Carroll against Trump, Carroll’s attorney hinted at a possible new lawsuit in response to Trump’s renewed attacks against her. Trump, during a Georgia rally, continued to deny Carroll’s claims and criticized the judges handling his legal battles, despite the previous defamation verdict.

These series of events encapsulate the ongoing controversies and political dynamics involving former President Trump, including shifts in his political alliances, continued penchant for divisive rhetoric, and legal challenges stemming from his public statements.