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.