ByteDance-owned TikTok CEO Seeks Elon Musk's Counsel on Trump Administration

Nov 24, 2024, 01:40 AM

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has sought advice from Elon Musk regarding the incoming Trump administration. Musk, who owns a rival social-media platform and is a close confidant of President-elect Donald Trump, is seen as a potential conduit to the new administration. This outreach comes amid concerns that ByteDance-owned TikTok could face a U.S. ban over national security issues. TikTok executives view Musk's insights as critical in navigating the potential policy challenges posed by the new administration, WSJ reports.