U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign another executive order this week, extending TikTok’s deadline for the third time and delaying a potential ban on the viral video app. The move comes amid ongoing negotiations to address U.S. data security concerns while keeping the platform alive for its millions of American users. 🛑🇺🇸
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the 90-day extension, stating Trump wants to avoid a shutdown: "The American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe." The decision follows Trump’s earlier hints aboard Air Force One after the G7 summit, where he teased the delay, saying he has a "warm spot for TikTok." ✈️🗣️
Here’s the timeline so far:
📅 January 2025: Trump’s first extension on his first day in office, overriding a congressional ban.
📅 April 2025: A 75-day pause after a U.S.-China deal collapsed over trade tensions.
📅 July 2025: New 90-day window to finalize TikTok’s future ownership.
With over 15 million followers on TikTok, Trump has leveraged the app to connect with young voters, calling it a "trendsetting platform." But the clock is ticking: How many more extensions can TikTok expect? Analysts say the stakes are high for both U.S.-China tech relations and the 2024 election cycle. 🎮🗳️
