Potential buyers of TikTok, including Microsoft and Amazon, are under scrutiny amidst the divestment law, political actions by Biden and Trump, and geopolitical discussions involving Xi Jinping.
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Potential buyers of TikTok, including Microsoft and Amazon, are under scrutiny amidst the divestment law, political actions by Biden and Trump, and geopolitical discussions involving Xi Jinping.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.TikTok U.S. operations sold to Oracle; Trump Justice Department appeals settlement rejection.1 source
- The TikTok divestment saga continues with Donald Trump extending deadlines, while investors and figures like Ohanian and McCourt pursue U.S.-built alternatives.Sub-event
Divestment law and political actions affect potential buyers of TikTok.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Microsoft
American multinational technology corporation
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Amazon
American multinational technology company
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Joe Biden
46th President of the United States (2021–2025)
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- alternet.org
- ifre.com
- Yahoo FinanceTrump said US enforcement of TikTok divestment law may 'extend a little bit longer' TikTok’s social video sharing platform could get yet another lifeline to continue operating in the US, courtesy of
- nbcbayarea.comTikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app's second ban deadline