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VP Aide Connects Billionaire for TikTok's $20B Rescue

2/15/2025

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In a bold move, Vice President JD Vance's aide reached out to billionaire Frank McCourt about his ambitious $20 billion bid for TikTok, aiming to sidestep a looming U.S. ban. With 170 million users in the U.S., TikTok's fate hangs in the balance as the Trump administration pushes for a swift ownership transfer.

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In a bold move, Vice President JD Vance's aide reached out to billionaire Frank McCourt about his ambitious $20 billion bid for TikTok, aiming to sidestep a looming U.S. ban. With 170 million users in the U.S., TikTok's fate hangs in the balance as the Trump administration pushes for a swift ownership transfer.