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Trump Pauses TikTok Ban, Proposes Sale to Supporters
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- In 2025, President Trump paused TikTok's ban and proposed brokering a sale.
- Congress had previously mandated TikTok's ban or sale before Inauguration Day.
- The White House said ByteDance would license TikTok's algorithm to Trump-supporting investors.
- If finalized, the sale could drive significant media consolidation and cultural influence.
- The article cites a past prank where TikTok users affected rally attendance.
