President Donald Trump suggests the US may extend the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok again. This isn’t the first time the deadline has been pushed back. Trump previously said he would extend the deadline from June 19, citing TikTok’s help in reaching young voters in the 2024 presidential election.
On Air Force One, Trump told reporters that a deal to sell TikTok would need approval from the Chinese government. He believes Chinese President Xi Jinping will eventually approve the sale. The US government has already delayed the deadline several times since the ban on TikTok was set to expire in January.
The most recent delay was in April, when Democratic lawmakers argued that Trump’s extension was illegal because it required legislative power, not executive power. Trump thinks the deal will go through, despite the delays and opposition.
The situation is being closely watched, with many awaiting the outcome of the potential sale.
Background on the Deal
The sale of TikTok has been a topic of discussion for some time, with the US government expressing concerns over the app’s ownership by a Chinese company. The deadline for the sale has been extended multiple times, with the latest extension being in April.
Key Players Involved
The main players involved in the potential sale of TikTok are:
- ByteDance: The Chinese company that owns TikTok
- US Government: The government has expressed concerns over the app’s ownership and has been pushing for a sale
- Chinese Government: The government will need to approve any sale of TikTok
According to Reuters, the situation is still unfolding, with no clear outcome yet.