Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline Amid Senate Debate

President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for a potential TikTok ban in the United States, sparking a fresh round of debates in the Senate. The decision comes as part of ongoing negotiations between the social media platform and the U.S. government, with the original deadline set to expire soon. Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat, has been vocal about the need for a clear policy on TikTok, emphasizing the national security concerns associated with the app's Chinese ownership.

The extension provides TikTok with additional time to finalize a deal that would satisfy U.S. national security requirements. This move has been met with mixed reactions, with some lawmakers arguing that the app poses a significant risk, while others see the extension as a necessary step to protect American users' data and privacy.

The Senate's discussions on tariffs and other economic measures related to TikTok have also intensified, reflecting the broader implications of the app's operations in the U.S. As the deadline looms, all eyes are on the negotiations and the potential impact on the popular social media platform's future in the country.

• Chris Murphy
• Donald Trump
• Senate
• TikTok

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Why is TikTok being banned?

“We look forward to working with TikTok and China to close the Deal,” Trump said. The 2024 law, passed with bipartisan support, had mandated that the platform be divested from Chinese technology company ByteDance or barred in the US, citing data harvesting and national security concerns.