TikTok Ban: Trump Delays Decision Again
- President Donald Trump will grant tiktok's parent company, ByteDance, a 90-day extension to find a U.S. buyer for the popular social media platform.The White House announced the move...
- The executive order, expected to be signed this week, allows TikTok, wich boasts approximately 170 million users in the U.S.,to continue operating despite a bipartisan law designed to...
- Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, stated that Trump "does not want TikTok to go dark." The extension aims to provide the administration time to finalize a deal...
Breaking news: President Trump extends the TikTok sale deadline by 90 days, addressing critical national security concerns regarding the popular social media platform. ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, now has more time to find a U.S. buyer,averting a potential nationwide ban. The White House cites the need to ensure the safety of American user data as the primary driver behind this decision. the Supreme Court upheld the law requiring TikTok’s sale earlier this year. News Directory 3 keeps you informed. Will Chinese President Xi Jinping approve any final agreement? Discover what’s next as the future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance.
Trump Extends TikTok Deadline Amid National Security Concerns
Updated june 17, 2025
President Donald Trump will grant tiktok’s parent company, ByteDance, a 90-day extension to find a U.S. buyer for the popular social media platform.The White House announced the move Tuesday, citing ongoing national security considerations.
The executive order, expected to be signed this week, allows TikTok, wich boasts approximately 170 million users in the U.S.,to continue operating despite a bipartisan law designed to address potential security risks. The law mandates that ByteDance, based in Beijing, divest TikTok to a non-Chinese entity or face a nationwide ban.
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, stated that Trump “does not want TikTok to go dark.” The extension aims to provide the administration time to finalize a deal ensuring the safety and security of American users’ data.
The Supreme Court earlier this year upheld the law requiring the sale of TikTok. Trump indicated tuesday that any agreement would likely require approval from Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding, “I think we’ll get it.”
What’s next
The coming months will be critical as ByteDance seeks a suitable buyer and navigates the regulatory hurdles to keep tiktok operational in the United States.