Trump To Approve TikTok Deal Thursday
President Donald Trump is expected to sign off on a deal for TikTok on Thursday, a White House source has confirmed. The move comes after months of negotiation over the app’s ownership and operations in the U.S.
Divestment And National Security
The deal is expected to involve divestment of TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, in order to comply with a 2024 law mandating separation or face a ban. Under the proposed structure, U.S. investors will take majority control while ByteDance’s stake is reduced to less than 20 percent.
Governance And Control
Six of the seven seats on the new U.S. TikTok board will be held by Americans, and control of the app’s algorithm will shift to the U.S. entity, according to officials. Oracle and Silver Lake are among the key investors in the deal.
Delays And Extensions
Trump has delayed enforcement of the law multiple times to allow space for a procedural takeover. The latest enforcement pause extends until December 16, giving parties time to finalize terms.
Implications And Risks
The deal aims to keep TikTok available to its American user base and reassure lawmakers concerned about data security and foreign influence. However, legal challenges remain possible, especially over whether the proposed changes fully satisfy the law’s demands. How smoothly the transition will unfold depends on cooperation from both U.S. and Chinese stakeholders.
