The TikTok logo is pictured in Tokyo, Sept. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which the U.S. will take control of the social video platform TikTok.
Main Idea: Trump said Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, and Michael Dell could join a group that may help take control of TikTok’s U.S. business.
Key Points:
A deal steered by Trump and billionaire owners could keep TikTok running,. It may also raise fears about political influence over what millions of users see.
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Named tech founder and chairman identified as part of the TikTok deal group.
Central actor making the disclosure about potential TikTok deal participants and discussing the deal’s direction.
Current owner of TikTok and key counterpart in the potential U.S. divestiture deal.
Named media executive identified as a potential participant in the TikTok deal.
Named tech founder and CEO identified as a potential participant in the TikTok deal.
Central company expected to handle TikTok data and security in the proposed deal.
Named billionaire media mogul identified as a potential participant in the TikTok deal.
Employer and company tied to Michael Dell, mentioned as part of his identification.
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Sign in to commentMedia outlet connected to Lachlan Murdoch and the interview where Trump made the comments.
Major media company led by Lachlan Murdoch and relevant to his identity in the deal discussion.