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Trump Eyes TikTok Sale Extension Amid Youth Connection

6/18/2025

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President Donald Trump is considering extending the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, to sell the app, marking a third extension after an unsuccessful deal in April. Trump is optimistic that Chinese President Xi would back a U.S. ownership deal, as he has amassed over 15 million TikTok followers, boosting his connection with younger voters.

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President Donald Trump is considering extending the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, to sell the app, marking a third extension after an unsuccessful deal in April. Trump is optimistic that Chinese President Xi would back a U.S. ownership deal, as he has amassed over 15 million TikTok followers, boosting his connection with younger voters.