Former President Donald Trump, during a White House infrastructure announcement, weighed in on the future of TikTok in the US, suggesting the platform could be sold with half the proceeds going to the US government in exchange for a permit allowing it to operate. He mentioned Elon Musk and Larry Ellison as potential buyers.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk , left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.Musk, who has reportedly been considered a potential buyer for the app by the Chinese government, already owns another social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.Trump’s comments came as reporters gathered in the Roosevelt Room at the White House for a planned announcement on infrastructure.
Trump added that he’s met with the owners of TikTok, noting that the company, which has a user base of 170 million Americans, would be “worthless” if it lost access to the US market.
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