Publishing TikTok Sues Trump Administration for Violating Constitutional Rights Lawsuit calls an Aug. 6 executive order 'pretext for furthering the president's broader campaign of anti-China rhetoric' TikTok has sued President Trump over his Aug. 6 executive order. Photo Illustration: Dianna McDougall: Source: Getty Images By Scott Nover August 24, 2020 Key Insight: TikTok called the executive order a “gross misappropriation” of an economic emergency law. Scott Nover @ScottNover scott.nover@adweek.com Scott Nover is a platforms reporter at Adweek, covering social media companies and their influence. Recommended articles