Trump, TikTok

TikTok buyers line up as Trump, China signal openness to deal
Potential TikTok buyers are lining up as President Trump and the Chinese government show heightened interest in striking a deal to sell the popular video-sharing platform in the face of a U.S. ban. YouTube star MrBeast is the latest to join the ranks of prospective buyers,
With Trump’s TikTok extension, new potential U.S. buyers emerge
YouTuber MrBeast, X owner Elon Musk and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison are names that have floated around in the past week.
Elon Musk or Larry Ellison could buy TikTok, Trump says
He previously floated a joint venture, saying that the US should be entitled to half of the app.
Donald Trump open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok
The president said he’s also open to another tech giant to acquire TikTok: Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle. Ellison was present at the White House for a $500 billion AI infrastructure partnership between the Trump administration and OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle. Oracle, a software company, houses most of TikTok's servers
"I have the right to make a deal": Trump pauses TikTok ban
President Donald Trump this week paused a ban on the app and said he has "the right to make a deal" to try to save it. Legal experts questioned whether he can override a federal law that bans it. And the app's China-based parent company appeared open to brokering an agreement.
Trump likes the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok but thinks the US government should get half of the social media app in the bargain
President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” to Washington, DC, police lieutenant Andrew Zabavsky and officer Terence Sutton for their roles in the death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown, a case that drew protests on the heels of the murder of George Floyd.
TikTok ban looms as Trump floats Musk and Oracle as buyers
TikTok could be bought up by Oracle or Elon Musk if President Trump's comments are to be believed, after he pushed the ban back.
Trump Says He Is Open to Musk Buying TikTok if Tesla CEO Wants to Do So
"I have been against a TikTok ban for a long time, because it goes against freedom of speech. That said, the current situation where TikTok is allowed to operate in America, but X

TikTok, ByteDance and Ford

Oracle May Hold TikTok’s Future in Its Hands
The company is one of the app’s leading server providers, managing the data centers where billions of 40-second videos are ...
Could MrBeast Become Part-Owner of TikTok? Offers and Speculation Swirl After Trump Vows to Broker Deal to ‘Save’ App From Ban
Will TikTok find a U.S. buyer to remain legal? After Trump vowed to make a deal to save the app, MrBeast has emerged as part ...
MrBeast hints he'd buy TikTok. Who else could purchase the social media app?
Social media influencer MrBeast says he'd buy TikTok to keep it from being banned. Elon Musk reportedly is interested in ...
TikTok Still Ticking, The $500 Billion Project Stargate, Google Buys HTC VR Tech
TikTok got a short reprieve to make a deal. Project Stargate, a $500B AI plan from OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, pushes Musk, Microsoft, aside. Google buys HTC VR tech.
Why Oracle Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Shares of Oracle ( ORCL 6.75%) are flying higher on Wednesday. The company's stock is up 6.4% as of 11:20 a.m. ET, but gained ...
Who Might Buy TikTok? Your Guide to the Latest Front-Runners
Since Trump paused the TikTok ban, some potential buyers have bowed out and others have emerged, including Elon Musk and MrBeast.
TikTok Is a Big Gamble for Oracle. Why Apple and Google Face a Tough Choice.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to stop TikTok going dark—but tech companies who help him risk incurring $850 ...
Big Tech's TikTok choice: Trump? Or the law?
Here's a 2025 conundrum for Apple, Google, and Oracle when it comes to TikTok: Do they follow President Trump's orders? Or do ...