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Trump Allies Take Control of TikTok Amid Security Concerns

1/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is linked to TikTok's U.S. operations, which are now under the control of Trump-friendly billionaires, including Larry Ellison.
The deal was brokered to address national security issues following a bipartisan law requiring TikTok's China-based parent company to sell its U.S. operations.
Experts say the algorithm shift could spur a user exodus similar to Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover.
TikTok reaches about 170 million Americans.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is linked to TikTok's U.S. operations, which are now under the control of Trump-friendly billionaires, including Larry Ellison.
The deal was brokered to address national security issues following a bipartisan law requiring TikTok's China-based parent company to sell its U.S. operations.
Experts say the algorithm shift could spur a user exodus similar to Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover.
TikTok reaches about 170 million Americans.