TikTok, Trump and Oracle

Oracle and Microsoft reportedly bidding to take over TikTok
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Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok
President Donald Trump told reporters that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, Bloomberg reports. Although Trump didn't elaborate,
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The Trump administration is denying it, but Trump previously said he'd like to see the software company take it over.
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Last week, President Donald Trump paused TikTok's nationwide ban in the U.S., after the Supreme Court ordered it be shut down due to national security concerns over its ties to the Chinese government. This could potentially enable Beijing to access user data and influence American users.
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The server networks which support TikTok operate through Oracle's existing infrastructure responsibilities. The deal's success would grant Oracle access to perform direct oversight of TikTok's data processing and content control methods while the administration tackles data protection issues linked to Chinese ownership.
Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, wants to see a bidding war
It was late Monday that President Trump informed reporters that Microsoft has been in negotiations with ByteDance regarding a potential TikTok acquisition, according to Reuters. Despite the President’s claims, Microsoft and ByteDance have declined to comment on the matter.
Oracle and Microsoft Reportedly in Discussions to Acquire TikTok’s US Operations
The proposed TikTok deal suggests ByteDance would retain a minority interest while Oracle would manage the apps algorithm, data collection, and software updates.
Oracle and Microsoft are reportedly in talks to take over TikTok
Others who have reportedly considered buying TikTok include Elon Musk, real estate billionaire Frank McCourt, and Shark Tank host Kevin O’Leary. Trump recently said he would like Larry Ellison, who co-founded Oracle, to buy the platform.
Trump denies holding talks with Oracle about possible TikTok deal, Reuters says
President Donald Trump has denied holding talks with Oracle (ORCL) about a TikTok deal, saying that he has “spoken to many people about
Trump Says He’s Spoken To ‘Many People’ About TikTok Sale—But Not Oracle
Numerous potential buyers, including PerplexityAI and the internet advocacy group, Project Liberty, have publicly stated their interest in the app.
Trump administration reportedly considering deal for Oracle to acquire TikTok
The Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan to save the U.S. operations of TikTok that involves Oracle Corp. and group investors acquiring the popular short-form video application. According to NPR,
These Billionaires, Companies And Investors Could Buy TikTok—As Trump Eyes ‘Bidding War’ With Microsoft
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.
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