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"The buyers are a group of wealthy individuals, and their names will be made public within two weeks," — President Donald Trump.

According to The Bureau Newspaper, U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that a group of high-net-worth investors is prepared to acquire TikTok, the popular short-video platform currently owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, amid ongoing concerns over national security and foreign influence in the United States.

Speaking during an interview on Sunday Morning, Trump revealed that the buyers are “a consortium of affluent individuals,” although he refrained from disclosing specific identities. He assured that the names of the investors would be made public in the coming weeks.

The development follows persistent pressure from U.S. lawmakers and federal regulators who have expressed alarm over ByteDance’s data handling practices and the potential for Chinese government interference. A law passed by Congress mandates that ByteDance must divest its U.S. operations of TikTok or face a nationwide ban.

The law was initially scheduled to take effect on January 19, 2025, a day before what would have been Trump’s second presidential inauguration had he won re-election. Although he initially supported strict action against the platform, Trump later opted for a more measured approach due to TikTok’s massive popularity, especially among younger Americans.

In mid-June, Trump extended the divestment deadline by 90 days, the third extension since the legislation was introduced. He noted that the transaction would require not only significant financial backing but also clearance from Chinese authorities, given the sensitive geopolitical context.

"The deal might be slowed down by China-U.S. trade tensions, but it’s progressing steadily," Trump said.

Analysts suggest that beyond security concerns, the ongoing debate over TikTok reflects broader geopolitical maneuvering between the U.S. and China, and underscores the complex intersection of national security, commerce, and digital culture.

While Trump acknowledged national security risks, he also cited the app’s effectiveness in engaging young voters during his campaign—a demographic that has historically been difficult for Republicans to reach through traditional media.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/trump-investors-to-acquire-tiktok-amid-ban-threat/

And then start making some yeye policies and restrictions.

Anyways, I never even created TikTok account before not to talk of owning one

What's the business of Usa president with TikTok?

helinues:
What's the business of Usa president with TikTok?

Baba dey suspect say Bytedance dey use Tik Tok to spy on Americans for the Chinese Government.

So he wants an American company to buy the Platform so as to protect users data...

All na for National Security purpose...

USA well done ooo. Una wan dey control the whole world finally. Una try o

So Trump wants to bully them into selling TikTok to America by all means.
National security concerns!
That's their excuse as usual.
Let the madness continue.


Btw, when will Nigeria force SA to sell MTN DStv to Nigeria.
Those ones too have national security concerns!

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like tunbu trump forcing Chinese to sell or they will be dealt with

If tiktok sell to US. Na big fk bedat

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This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.

That was the plan from the get go. Ban tiktok. Unban tiktok. Buy tiktok. Lol.

Still in doubt if china's Xi would let this happen, man is so tough as Trump.

Another gangs to kill it like Twitter. Their money though

Lol
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This is opportunity for me to buy big share in tiktok

I know Elon Musk is involved

He might be collaboing with Trump indirectly to buy it over

Tiktok can not be sold outside China,it enjoys protection under band on the transfer of high tech.

But should they decide to sell it,then I will delete my tiktok account,all members of my house hold must do the same thing. Nations must not be bullied

Britishcoins:
This is opportunity for me to buy big share in tiktok

Do they sell share? Ever since na them dey chop me my data since o

National security comes first


China will never allow a foreign company posses so much data of their own citizens

Social media is nothing but a tool for control and indoctrination at this point 😩

Trump the comedian.... everything na gragra to him... mtchew 🥱

Britishcoins:
This is opportunity for me to buy big share in tiktok

don't buy it you will loose ,elon has not gain anything from Twitter plus this is a forced sell or extortion. Many people will delete their tiktok accounts in solidarity with the intellectuals behind the product.


Just thought sha

Watcharena:
Tiktok can not be sold outside China,it enjoys protection under band on the transfer of high tech.

But should they decide to sell it,then I will delete my tiktok account,all members of my house hold must do the same thing. Nations must not be bullied

What do you mean by "nations must not be bullied"
I'm really interested to know

The Chinese government should resist the sale of the platform just as England resisted the sale of activision

Seems they were successful in using tax and tariffs to frustrate Bytedance.
Trump and the US government have been using propaganda and threatening Tiktok management for long by accusing them of spying for the Chinese government using customer data.
It's obvious they have been eyeing the acquisition as they see tiktok a threat.

SlavaUkraini:
Baba dey suspect say Bytedance dey use Tik Tok to spy on Americans for the Chinese Government.

So he wants an American company to buy the Platform so as to protect users data...

All na for National Security purpose...

That is the surface explanation, are you not aware tictok database is held within the US? Rather what concerns US politicians is the popularity of the app, it can be used to influence public opinion, just as trump acknowledges that it help him win places he could never have won.
See, the Jews control all media in the western world, especially the US. They promote Israel and bombard westerners with narratives they wish to propagate. Eg look at how they influenced opinion against gadaffi, they even went as far as calling idi amin a flesh eater etc. But with tik tok, they have no such control over such powerful SM platform that all facets of the population use, in that case they must grab it. Just wait and see the names of the buyers, it will be Jews or companies controlled by them.

Facebook, whspsapp, Instagram, Google, YouTube and X are all banned in China. I guess there is no sane nation that will not retaliate very fast

Editorialtimes:
Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/trump-investors-to-acquire-tiktok-amid-ban-threat/

first thing d red head man go do, na to ban Africa. Wahala!

I guess all the reasons might be because Tiktok is revealing too much information to the public ...
Hmmmm

SlavaUkraini:
Baba dey suspect say Bytedance dey use Tik Tok to spy on Americans for the Chinese Government.

So he wants an American company to buy the Platform so as to protect users data...

All na for National Security purpose...

That claim na wash brother, the economic potential of TikTok to generate income and it's reach and spying potentials is what the USA is interested in taking from the owners.

Since when did it become the primary business of the American president to determine the buyers and get buyers for a private business and then he is discussing it on international TV.

adecharly:
I guess all the reasons might be because Tiktok is revealing too much information to the public ...
Hmmmm

my suspicion exactly
That's what I have been suspecting

this is just STEALING.

see as dem they STEAL BIG CHINESE company that's doing well

Trump is on something cos it ain’t happening. Their attempt to bully fell flat na their children start to call emergency services.

They are only 15% of the traffic which is significant but not critical.

The bankrupt chest beating empire keeps falling. Every accusation is a confession because they keep measuring everyone by their own standards. They want to spy and dorminate world data but this particular ship has left the dock.

Now every country knows that it’s citizens data in the hands of a foreign investor is a no no if it can be helped.

Editorialtimes:
Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/trump-investors-to-acquire-tiktok-amid-ban-threat/