Elon Musk gets green light from Trump to take over TikTok

Here's Who Could Buy TikTok, From Elon Musk to Netflix
The app, which was set to be banned, now has a bit more time to find a home and address national security issues
Who Might Buy TikTok? From MrBeast to Elon Musk, Here Are the Top Contenders
Content creator Jimmy Donaldson, known on the Internet as MrBeast, has made it clear he is interested in buying TikTok. Donaldson has the most subscribers of any user on YouTube— over 340 million—and boasts over 113 million TikTok followers.
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.
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 Musk, who already owns X.
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.”
Donald Trump says he's open to Elon Musk buying TikTok 'if he wanted to'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would be supportive of the world's richest man and his close aide, Elon Musk, buying TikTok "if he wanted to". Trump was asked if he would be open to the billionaire founder of Tesla buying the short-video platform facing a nationwide ban in the US after the Supreme Court last week upheld a law requiring TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent ByteDance.
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 ByteDance may have found an owner they could live with: Elon Musk.
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.
Who is buying TikTok? Rumored buyers include MrBeast, Elon Musk: What to know
TikTok’s time will expire on Jan. 19 if no buyer is found or the Supreme Court rules in the app’s favor. Here’s what to know.
Trump says he's open to TikTok sale to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison
At a press briefing on Tuesday, President Trump suggested that he’s open to the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.
From Elon Musk, MrBeast to Netflix: Check out potential buyers for TikTok amid US ban threat
As TikTok faces a potential ban, various bidders, including Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, are key contenders to buy the platform. Meanwhile, Netflix remains a possible option among streaming giants, though the company has not historically pursued major acquisitions.
Trump likes the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok but thinks the US government should get half of the social media app in the bargain
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TikTok Calls Report That China Is Exploring Sale of App to Elon Musk ‘Pure Fiction’
TikTok denied a report that China is exploring a sale of the app to Elon Musk to keep TikTok operational in America amid a ...
Vine co-founder launches meme cryptocurrency days after TikTok's brief shutdown; value soars
The newly launched $VINE spiked in value after Elon Musk teased a possible comeback of the discontinued app. Here's what it ...
Elon Musk’s X and Bluesky look to cash in on TikTok uncertainties with new video features
X and Bluesky have announced they are launching custom video feeds as TikTok faces an uncertain future in the U.S.
Trump seeks TikTok deal
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Saudi prince's investment firm would be keen on TikTok if Musk or others buy it, CEO says
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal's investment company Kingdom Holding (KHC) would be interested in investing in ...
Trump Aides Furious at ‘Zero F***s’ Given Elon Over AI Deal
Billionaire DOGE director Elon Musk has lost favor among President Donald Trump ’s allies after publicly trashing a $500 ...