Will the U.S. government receive proceeds from a TikTok sale by the end of 2025?
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Statements from U.S. government officials or credible news reports
Trump Open to Elon Musk Purchasing TikTok, Suggests Giving Half to U.S.
Jan 21, 2025, 10:47 PM
President Donald Trump has expressed openness to the idea of Elon Musk purchasing TikTok, amid ongoing discussions about the social media platform's future due to national security concerns. Trump has met with TikTok's owners and is considering suggesting that someone buy TikTok and give half of the proceeds to the United States. This statement comes as part of broader deliberations on the platform's ownership and operations within the U.S.
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No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Yes, less than 50% • 25%
Yes, 50% or more • 25%
No share received • 25%
Deal not completed • 25%
TikTok banned in the U.S. • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
TikTok implements security measures • 25%
TikTok sold to a U.S. company • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
Elon Musk purchases TikTok • 25%
Another U.S. company purchases TikTok • 25%
TikTok remains under current ownership • 25%