Trump's evolving China rhetoric raises eyebrows over TikTok strategy amid scorching election meddling warning

On January 20, 2025, President Trump stated he would keep TikTok operating in the United States following a court-ordered sale deadline. ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, maintains control of the app's algorithm under the ownership structure that emerged from negotiations. Trump previously signed an executive order on TikTok in his first term and called for its sale or shutdown, but reversed his position after taking office in 2026.

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