Trump, TikTok and Elon Musk

Elon Musk or Larry Ellison could buy TikTok, Trump says
He previously floated a joint venture, saying that the US should be entitled to half of the app.
Trump Says He’s Open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison Purchasing TikTok
President Donald Trump said he would be open to billionaire supporter Elon Musk or Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing social video app TikTok as part of a joint venture with the US government.
Trump says he is open to Musk buying TikTok if Tesla CEO wants to do so
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was open to billionaire Elon Musk buying social media app TikTok if the Tesla CEO wanted to do so. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The short video app used by 170 mil
Trump welcomes idea of Elon Musk buying TikTok — if billionaire wants it
I met with the owners of Tiktok, the big owners, it’s worthless if it doesn’t get a permit,” Trump said. “It’s worth like a trillion dollars.”
Trump says he’s ‘open’ to Elon Musk buying TikTok as he confirms $500B Stargate investment in first White House presser
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has said he’s open to the possibility of Elon Musk purchasing TikTok. Trump, who signed an executive order delaying the federal ban of TikTok for 75 days just hours
Elon Musk to buy TikTok? What President Donald Trump after 75-days ban delay order
US President Donald Trump has shown willingness for Elon Musk to acquire TikTok, amidst legal challenges faced by the app in the US. Trump suggested a
Elon Musk To Buy TikTok? What Donald Trump Said After Pausing US TikTok Ban
The app, which has over 170 million American users, was directed to either sell its US operations to an American company or face a ban effective from Jan 19.
Elon Musk buying TikTok seems like a stretch — but we're in a weird time, so here's why it could make sense
Elon Musk swooping in to buy TikTok before a US ban is set to bite? It seems like a stretch, but it could also make some sense, Peter Kafka writes.
Trump in favor of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok
President Donald Trump said he is in favor of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok as he offered his latest thinking on what a deal might look like to save the US operations of the social media platform.
Donald Trump issues executive order to halt TikTok ban – but is it legal?
President Donald Trump issued an executive order aiming to temporarily halt a law requiring TikTok to sell U.S. assets or be banned in the U.S.
Donald Trump Says TikTok 'Worthless,' Might Not Save It After All
President Donald Trump has indicated that he might not save TikTok after all, after calling the social media site "worthless" on his first day back in the White House. Trump had previously pledged to rescue TikTok from the nationwide ban enforced by the Supreme Court,
Who could buy TikTok to avoid app's ban? Newest name being shared: Elon Musk
As the Jan. 19 date for a TikTok ban approaches, another name is emerging as a potential buyer: SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon ...
These Billionaires, Companies And Investors—Elon Musk, Kevin O’Leary And More—Could Buy TikTok As Ban Starts
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.
Why China may be OK with TikTok selling to Elon Musk
After years of rejecting the idea of a sale of TikTok’s US assets to an American buyer in order to avert a ban, China and ...
Trump inauguration: What to know about Trump's changing relationships with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the other tech execs who were front and center
Several major tech moguls were given priority seats at President Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, including X owner ...
Jon Stewart Struggles to Find Non-Nazi Explanation for Elon Musk Salute
Jon Stewart had a lot to say about Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday. But one moment from the day’s event seemed ...
Big Tech's TikTok choice: Trump? Or the law?
Here's a 2025 conundrum for Apple, Google, and Oracle when it comes to TikTok: Do they follow President Trump's orders? Or do ...
TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist
Trump said the government should be a half owner of TikTok's U.S. business in return for keeping the app alive, and ...
Trump considers getting TikTok on his phone
U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn’t have TikTok on his phone, but that could be changing. Leaving his infrastructure event, he was asked whether he’s installed the app, which the U.S. governme ...