Press Release: Trump Extends TikTok Deadline Amid Security Concerns
Washington, D.C. — August 22, 2025 — President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his position on TikTok, labeling national security and privacy concerns tied to the app as "highly overrated." During a recent press briefing, he announced plans to continue extending the deadline for the platform’s potential sale until a U.S. buyer is secured, with the next deadline set for September 17.
Following Congress’s mandate, which stipulated a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divested its controlling stakes, Trump has utilized extensions three times since taking office. "We’re gonna watch the security concerns," he remarked, affirming the existence of interested American buyers and stating, "If we could keep it going," referencing his fondness for the wildly popular app.
This announcement comes as the White House recently launched its own TikTok account, demonstrating a potential shift in approach. Interestingly, public sentiment appears to be shifting; recent Pew Research indicates that support for a TikTok ban has decreased, with only 33% in favor, compared to 50% earlier this year.
As debate around TikTok continues, the likelihood of a U.S. ban diminishes.
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