Trump Shifts TikTok Deadline Again, Skirting a Ban as Talks Drag On

The Trump administration has once again extended the deadline for the ByteDance-owned TikTok to find a buyer for its US operations. This is the second time the deadline has been pushed back, further delaying a potential ban on the popular social media app. The administration initially ordered TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US assets by September 20th, citing national security concerns. This deadline was later extended to November 12th. Now, the new deadline has been set for December 4th, giving ByteDance more time to negotiate a deal. The ongoing negotiations have involved several potential buyers, including Microsoft, Oracle, and Walmart. However, the details of these talks remain unclear, and a final agreement has yet to be reached. The Trump administration's shifting deadlines and ongoing negotiations have created uncertainty around TikTok's future in the US, leaving both users and the company itself in a state of limbo.