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President Donald Trump has revealed that the United States is in discussions with four different groups interested in acquiring TikTok, as the Chinese-owned platform faces an uncertain future in the country.
Under a US law, TikTok must divest from its parent company, ByteDance, or risk being banned.
When asked on Sunday about a potential deal, Trump responded, "It could be."
"We’re negotiating with four different groups. A lot of people are interested, and the decision is up to me," he stated aboard Air Force One, adding that all four bidders were strong contenders without disclosing their names.
TikTok Ban and Temporary Shutdown
The TikTok ban law took effect on January 19, citing national security concerns that the Chinese government could use the platform for surveillance or covert influence in the United States.
As the deadline approached, TikTok briefly shut down in the US and was removed from app stores, frustrating millions of users. However, after assuming office for a second term, Trump suspended the ban’s enforcement for two and a half months to explore a resolution with Beijing.
By February, TikTok resumed operations in the US and returned to Apple and Google app stores.
Potential TikTok Buyers
Among the interested buyers is “The People’s Bid for TikTok”, an initiative led by real estate and sports mogul Frank McCourt through Project Liberty.
Other potential buyers include Microsoft, Oracle, and a group featuring Internet personality MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson).
Despite the ongoing negotiations, TikTok has not shown strong enthusiasm for selling the platform.
Trump previously attempted to ban TikTok over national security concerns during his first term in the White House.
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