Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Trump Considers Extending TikTok Deadline
Trump, after joining TikTok, may extend the deadline for the app to be sold to a U.S. buyer, due to security concerns.
He has potential buyers in mind and plans to discuss the situation with China's President Xi Jinping.
This relates to a law requiring TikTok's owner, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. assets.
Trump's administration will keep monitoring any potential issues, suggesting a less urgent approach.
Trump could extend TikTok's deadline to find a US buyer.
He stated that he has U.S. buyers lined up for TikTok.
Last year's law required ByteDance to divest or demonstrate progress.
Trump's administration will watch for potential security problems.
Trump plans to talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Who
- Donald Trump, ByteDance (TikTok's owner), potential U.S. buyers, and the Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- What
- Trump might extend the deadline for the sale of TikTok's U.S. assets.
- When
- The timeline for the sale is ongoing and potentially subject to extension.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To facilitate a sale of TikTok to a U.S. buyer and address security concerns.
U.S. Government
Donald Trump
National Security vs. Business Interests
U.S. Government
Concerns over the app's security and ownership by a Chinese company
Donald Trump
Trump dismisses concerns regarding the security
- App in question
- TikTok
- Trump's Stance
- Willing to extend the deadline
- Current situation
- Potential for U.S. buyer
- Parent company
- ByteDance
- Potential next step
- Talks with Xi Jinping
