Trump Extends TikTok Divestment Deadline by 90 Days
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday extending the deadline for TikTok's U.S. operations to be sold by 90 days, pushing the deadline to September 17, 2025.
Through Truth Social Trump announced the decision which would extend the divestiture process required by the congressionally mandated ban targeting ByteDance the China-based parent company of TikTok. The original deadline which had been extended twice before was set to expire on June 19.
The administration has sought to bring TikTok under American ownership over concerns that the app could pose national security risks due to its Chinese ties and potential access to user data. The latest move indicates continued efforts to close a deal that satisfies lawmakers and regulators without disrupting the platform’s availability to U.S. users.
While negotiations continue behind closed doors, TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain. Lawmakers across party lines have voiced support for a divestment, but potential acquirers and regulatory complexities have delayed the process. The White House maintains that any deal must include safeguards to protect American data.
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