Do you support a U.S.-based group purchasing TikTok to avoid a national ban?
Trump Claims U.S. TikTok Sale Deal Is Close as Wealthy Buyers Step In
Former President Donald Trump announced that a “group of very wealthy people†is poised to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations, potentially preventing a national ban. The prospective deal hinges on securing China’s approval for the transfer of the app’s algorithm, a key sticking point in prior negotiations. Trump stated that the identities of the buyers will be revealed in the next two weeks, expressing optimism about an agreement with Beijing. The U.S. government has extended the divestiture deadline to September 17, 2025. Potential investors reportedly include Blackstone, Andreessen Horowitz, and Silver Lake. The deal seeks to address ongoing national security concerns over Chinese ownership of the app.
Options
- Yes, it’s the right move for national security
- No, the app should be banned anyway
- Only if the algorithm is included in the sale
- Not sure