Trump Extends Deadline to Get TikTok Deal Until December 16

The Trump administration has extended the deadline for TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance Ltd., to divest the platform's US operations. The new deadline is set for December 16, delaying a potential nationwide shutdown of the popular social media app. The decision comes as ByteDance is in negotiations to sell TikTok's US business to American companies, including Oracle and Walmart. The Trump administration has raised national security concerns over TikTok's Chinese ownership, citing the potential for the Chinese government to access user data. The extension provides more time for ByteDance to finalize a deal that would address the administration's concerns and allow TikTok to continue operating in the US. The fate of the app remains uncertain as the administration's stance on the issue continues to evolve.