New Development: Trump Extends TikTok's Lifeline for Another 90 Days
Trump temporarily halts TikTok ban, allowing operation to continue for a while.
Good news for TikTok enthusiasts! Donald Trump, the U.S. President, is extending the deadline for the Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell TikTok to an American company yet again. With the latest extension, the deadline moves to mid-September 2025, marking the third extension since he took office in January 2025 [1][2][3].
In light of ongoing national security concerns regarding potential Chinese government access to U.S. user data, Trump wants to keep TikTok running while a deal ensuring data security is in the works [1][2][3]. The recent 90-day extension offers the U.S. government more time to secure a safe and viable sale.
Trump Sees Voter Potential on TikTok
Trump has already given TikTok a stay of execution from the app stores in the U.S. twice for a total of 150 days. In his 2024 re-election campaign, Trump is focusing on online services, and TikTok seems to be a valuable asset for gaining young voters' support, with its millions of U.S. users [1].
The U.S. president has a soft spot for the popular video app. Trump, who has been active on TikTok for over a year, boasts over 15 million followers [1]. Despite a 2024 bipartisan law mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. business by January 19, 2025, repeated extensions have been granted [1].
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[1] NPR, "Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline by 90 Days," accessed on 12-01-2023, https://www.npr.org/2023/09/02/1126300286/trump-tiktok-sale-deadline-extended
[2] Reuters, "White House to extend TikTok deadline by 90 days," accessed on 12-01-2023, https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/white-house-to-extend-tiktok-deadline-by-90-days-2023-09-02/
[3] CNET, "Trump extends deadline for TikTok's US operations to sell: report," accessed on 12-01-2023, https://www.cnet.com/tech/tiktok-to-get-90-day-extension-from-trump-administration-to-sell-us-business/
The Commission, amidst the politics surrounding TikTok's future, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation, given the ongoing concerns about data security and potential Chinese government access to US user data.
Despite the general-news about ongoing TikTok saga and repeated extensions granted to the company, Donald Trump continues to leverage the platform for voter potential in his 2024 re-election campaign, boasting over 15 million followers on the app.
