TikTok's Kevin Mayer, who took charge as Chief Executive Officer on June 1, has resigned amid the threat of its proposed ban by the U.S. President Donald Trump, reports said citing an internal letter. TikTok General Manager Vanessa Pappas will replace Mayer on an interim basis.
Mayer's resignation comes as the popular Chinese video-sharing mobile app has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration against the ban.
Mayer, a former Disney executive, reportedly said, "In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant reflection on what the corporate structural changes will require, and what it means for the global role I signed up for. Against this backdrop, and as we expect to reach a resolution very soon, it is with a heavy heart that I wanted to let you all know that I have decided to leave the company."
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