Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline Amid Sale Talks
Former President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for the potential ban of TikTok in the United States, amidst ongoing negotiations for the sale of the popular social media platform. The decision comes as TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, faces increasing scrutiny over national security concerns related to data privacy and its ties to the Chinese government.
The extension provides TikTok with additional time to finalize a deal that would see the app's U.S. operations sold to American investors. This move is seen as an attempt to address the concerns raised by U.S. officials while allowing the platform to continue operating in the country. The negotiations have been fraught with challenges, including disagreements over valuation and the structure of the deal.
Creators on TikTok have expressed fatigue over the prolonged uncertainty, with many worried about the future of their livelihoods if the app were to be banned. The situation has also sparked a broader debate about the role of foreign-owned tech companies in the U.S. and the need for stricter regulations to protect user data.
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Why is TikTok getting banned?
The short-form video-hosting service TikTok has been under a de jure nationwide ban in the United States since January 19, 2025, due to the US government's concerns over potential user data collection and influence operations by the government of the People's Republic of China.
Does TikTok get banned?
The Friday announcement provides TikTok with a bit of breathing room in what has been a bumpy year. A federal law took effect in January that legally banned the app nationwide unless it split away from its Beijing-based owner, ByteDance.
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