TikTok’s uncertain future in the U.S. is once again making headlines, and former President Donald Trump is at the center of the negotiations. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed that four different groups are vying to acquire the popular video-sharing app, but the final decision, he says, is “up to me.”
The urgency comes from a U.S. law mandating that TikTok sever ties with its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban. The platform briefly disappeared from app stores as the law took effect in January, leaving millions of users in limbo. However, after taking office for his second term, Trump put the ban on hold, allowing TikTok to resume operations while negotiations continued.
Among the potential buyers is “The People’s Bid for TikTok,” backed by billionaire Frank McCourt. Tech giants Microsoft and Oracle are also interested, along with a surprising contender—YouTube star MrBeast.
While Trump attempted to ban TikTok during his first presidency over national security concerns, the app remains in a legal and political tug-of-war. Will TikTok finally change hands, or will it find a way to resist the pressure? One thing is clear—the battle for TikTok is far from over.
