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TIKTOK’S LIFE ON THE EDGE: TRUMP PULLS OFF ANOTHER 90-DAY MIRACLE!
Hold onto your smartphones! The TikTok saga just took another twist! The White House has decided to delay the axe on the Chinese-owned sensation, TikTok, giving it a massive 90-day extension! That’s right, folks—TikTok is NOT going dark just yet!
In a jaw-dropping announcement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared, "President Trump is ready to sign an executive order this week that ensures TikTok keeps dancing in America!" Yes, you heard it! Trump is on a mission to keep this viral giant alive for the zoomers and social media addicts who just can’t get enough!
Congress threw down the gauntlet last year, demanding that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese overlord, either sell out or face total annihilation in the U.S. But Trump—wow, he’s making moves like a chess master! He’s already extended the deadline not once, but TWICE! First from January to April, then another leap to June 19—Hollywood couldn’t script this drama!
The plan? A striking deal to spin off TikTok! They’re looking to create an all-American company that will take in serious cash while shrinking China’s hold. Major players like Andreessen Horowitz and Blackstone are eagerly eyeing nearly half of TikTok’s U.S. business! Could a right-wing media superstar, Tucker Carlson, be lurking around the corner? Buckle up!
But wait! Here’s the kicker! Despite assurances from ByteDance about getting Beijing’s thumbs-up, the deal took a nosedive when Trump slapped tariffs on China. Talk about a double whammy! They went from “green light” to “red alert” faster than you can scroll through your feed!
Remember 2020? Trump tried to throw TikTok into the shadows, claiming it was a threat to American data. But fast forward to now—he’s had a change of heart! After discovering TikTok is a secret weapon for courting Gen Z voters in the upcoming 2024 election, he’s practically singing its praises! "I’ve got a little warm spot in my heart for TikTok," he revealed to NBC!
The clock is ticking, America! Can the TikTok deal be salvaged, or will it crash and burn as tensions with China continue to simmer? Stay tuned, because this digital rollercoaster is far from over!
photo credit: www.ft.com
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