Biden Administration puts
TikTok Ban Enforcement in Trump's Hands
TikTok is on the verge of a U.S. ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025. Former President Donald Trump, returning to the White House in 2025, has signaled his interest in saving TikTok under the right terms. Trump’s focus is on ensuring American data security while exploring opportunities to keep the platform operational for millions of users.
In a surprising twist, real estate mogul Frank McCourt and Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary hav proposed acquiring TikTok’s U.S. arm through McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative, with a $20 billion bid aimed at decentralizing the platform. Speculation also swirls about potential involvement from Elon Musk to broker a deal. ByteDance, meanwhile, continues to explore legal and strategic options, including interventions from the Supreme Court and leveraging the incoming administration.
The clock is ticking, with TikTok’s future hanging in the balance as Trump’s plans could play a key role in its potential salvation.
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