Trump Delays TikTok Ban⁢ Again, Giving ‍App Another 90 Days

Updated June 18, 2025

President Donald Trump is giving TikTok another 90 days to avoid a ban in the United States, the ⁢White House confirmed wednesday. This marks the third time the administration⁣ has postponed enforcing the law, which ‍initially⁢ was slated to take effect in January. The decision impacts the social media platform’s role in the digital landscape.

The⁣ delay comes as U.S.and Chinese officials are reportedly working to de-escalate trade and technology tensions. The company’s role ‍remains uncertain.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the extension would allow the administration to continue working toward a deal ensuring the safety and security of American users’ data. The app’s role in data security is⁢ a key ‍concern.

“President Trump does not ⁣want TikTok to⁢ go dark. (…) This extension will last 90 days, which the Administration will spend working⁣ to ensure this deal is closed ⁤so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and⁤ secure,” leavitt said.

The move ensures continued access to TikTok for its 170 million U.S.users, despite legislation requiring bytedance to divest the app or face a ban.

The original deadline in January lead to ⁣a brief outage⁢ before Trump granted a 75-day ⁣extension. A second 75-day pause followed in April.

Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal, suggesting that Chinese government approval would likely be⁢ necessary.

“I think we’ll get it. I think President Xi will ⁤ultimately approve it, yes,” Trump said.

A previous deal involved U.S.venture capital firms, private equity, and tech companies acquiring⁤ a U.S.-controlled TikTok‍ spinoff, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake.

What’s next

With the latest extension, TikTok continues to⁢ operate in the⁢ U.S. App Store as potential bids from companies⁢ like Amazon and Perplexity, and even celebrity investors, remain possibilities.