TikTok Ban Deal Extended as Trump Switches Tone

Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations—keeping a potential ban in play. Surprisingly, Donald Trump, who once championed banning TikTok, now opposes the move. He claims removing TikTok would empower competitors like Facebook. This reversal adds a political twist to an ongoing national security debate, as lawmakers weigh data protection concerns against digital freedom and business interests.