Trump suggests TikTok could receive a 90-day extension to operate in the US amid ongoing negotiations for a sale
Washington: So, Donald Trump just said TikTok might get a 90-day extension to keep running in the US. This comes after a ban kicked in recently. The app, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, was supposed to be sold or shut down by January 19.
There’s been a lot of chatter about national security concerns. The government worries about ByteDance’s ties to China, but the company insists there’s no connection. Meanwhile, 170 million users in the US can’t post or view anything on TikTok right now. The app even sent out a message saying it’s sorry for the inconvenience.
Trump, who has a massive following on TikTok, mentioned he’s considering giving the app more time to find a buyer. He’s set to be sworn in soon, and he’s got a lot on his plate. He told NBC News that extending the deadline is definitely an option.
Under the new law, he can grant a one-time 90-day extension, but there are some rules. First, there needs to be a clear plan to sell the app. Second, there must be real progress toward that sale. Lastly, there should be legal agreements in place to make it happen.
Trump didn’t share any updates on whether there’s been progress on selling TikTok. It’s interesting because he initially tried to ban the app during his first term, but that didn’t go through. Now, he’s meeting with TikTok’s CEO and even chatted with China’s leader about the app’s future.
As for President Biden, he’s stepping back from TikTok negotiations and leaving it all to Trump. It’s a big deal, and everyone’s watching closely to see what happens next.
