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Will ByteDance retain a minority stake in TikTok's U.S. operations by December 31, 2025?
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Trump Confirms Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok, Seeks Bidding War Over App
Jan 28, 2025, 03:10 AM
President Donald Trump confirmed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations from China's ByteDance Ltd., saying he would like to see a bidding war over the app to get the best deal. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump stated he does not want China involved with TikTok, which faces a potential ban in the United States on national security grounds. Reports also indicate that Oracle, along with a group of U.S. investors, is in negotiations to take over TikTok's global operations, with ByteDance potentially retaining a minority stake.
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