**President Trump prepares to sign an executive order extending the TikTok sale or ban deadline amid ongoing negotiations and concerns over user data security.**
**US Government Extends TikTok Deadline as Ban Looms**
**US Government Extends TikTok Deadline as Ban Looms**
**White House confirms another delay in TikTok regulation, reassuring users of data safety.**
TikTok will remain operational in the United States for at least an additional three months, as President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order extending the deadline for a potential sale or ban for the third time this year. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday that the administration aims to ensure a thorough resolution to the ongoing situation surrounding the popular video-sharing app, owned by the Chinese conglomerate ByteDance.
The deadline extension follows Congressional actions that mandated a decision regarding TikTok's future, which was originally set for January. Despite the stalled negotiations and the prior deadline, Leavitt stated that the new 90-day timeline ensures that "the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure."
During a previous interview, Trump hinted at the likelihood of the extension and expressed confidence about receiving approval from China regarding the situation. "We’ll probably have to get China approval," he noted, adding, "I think we’ll get it." He reassured the public by indicating, "We do" have the legal basis to prolong the deadline.
This development has raised eyebrows among policymakers, as Trump's action seems to contradict the legal parameters established by Congress, which had passed a sale-or-ban bill last year. Former President Biden had also signed this bill into law, driven by concerns regarding data privacy related to 170 million American TikTok users.
Despite potential tensions, TikTok's recent moves—such as introducing new AI video features—suggest a resilient strategy, with analysts like Kelsey Chickering from Forrester declaring that the chances of a ban seem unlikely. "What ban? There is nothing 'looming' about the potential TikTok ban anymore," she said, emphasizing TikTok's confidence in its future.
Negotiations regarding the ownership structure have been ongoing, with Trump expressing openness towards a sale to Oracle, alongside competing bids from notable figures including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and YouTuber MrBeast.
As the situation evolves, industry observers are keenly watching how these developments will unfold in the political and technological landscape.
