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Will Microsoft acquire TikTok by June 30, 2025?
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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
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Trump Confirms Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok, Seeks Bidding War, Says 'We Don't Want China Involved'
Jan 28, 2025, 02:00 AM
President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that Microsoft is in discussions to acquire the popular social media app TikTok. Speaking at the House Republican Conference in Miami, Trump stated, 'I would say yes,' when asked about Microsoft's interest in TikTok. He emphasized that there is 'great interest in TikTok' and expressed his desire for a bidding war, saying, 'We're going to have a lot of people bidding on it.' Trump added, 'I have a little bias toward TikTok right now.' He also made it clear that he does not want China involved in TikTok's ownership, stating, 'We don't want China involved.'
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