President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns laid out by the law. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns.
Main Idea: Trump says Xi Jinping has approved a plan that would put TikTok under U.S. ownership, though the deal still needs to be finalized.
Key Points:
Trump’s deal could leave millions of Americans with a TikTok run by investors tied to his circle, raising fears of political influence over what users see.
A US-controlled TikTok could let the app keep operating while giving users more protection for data privacy and less risk from Chinese control.
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Current owner of TikTok whose divestment and remaining stake are central to the deal.
Named foreign leader whose reported approval is central to the proposed deal.
Central actor who signed the executive order and made the key statements about the TikTok deal.
Central national actor because its approval is required and Chinese control concerns are part of the deal.
Oracle co-founder tied to the investor group and questions about influence over the platform.
Named investor in the new venture announced by Trump.
Named U.S. investor and major planned owner in the new joint venture.
Named investor whose involvement raises political influence questions.
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Central national actor because the deal is structured around U.S. ownership and security concerns.
Senior official explaining the deal and its control over the algorithm.
Named advocacy group quoted on the potential editorial and political effects of the deal.