Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline by 75 Days
President Donald Trump has announced a 75-day extension to the deadline for TikTok to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban. This decision comes amidst ongoing national security concerns over the popular social media app's Chinese ownership. The original deadline, set to expire soon, has been a point of contention and legal battles, with TikTok arguing against the forced sale.
The extension provides TikTok with additional time to negotiate a deal that would satisfy U.S. national security requirements. Critics, however, argue that Trump's move undermines the urgency of addressing potential risks associated with the app. The National Review has openly criticized Trump's decision, suggesting it defies the intent of the law aimed at protecting American data from foreign influence.
This development continues to fuel debates over data privacy, national security, and the role of foreign-owned tech companies in the U.S. market. As the new deadline approaches, all eyes will be on TikTok's next moves and whether a satisfactory agreement can be reached.
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When is TikTok's last day?
With the TikTok ban deadline looming on April 5, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he will be signing an Executive Order extending the ban another 75 days to June 19. 'My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress.
Where 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.
Why is TikTok for sale?
Congress passed a law last year forcing TikTok to either divest or sell its assets in the US. The law stemmed from concerns that the app's Chinese owner, ByteDance, could use the social media platform to manipulate Americans.
Why was TikTok banned?
Former US President Joe Biden's administration had argued that TikTok could be used by China as a tool for spying and political manipulation. Congress passed a bipartisan law last year that gave ByteDance six months to sell its controlling stake in TikTok or see the app blocked in the US.
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