Alright, so Trump’s back at it again with TikTok. He just slapped on another executive order, giving the app another 90 days—this time until September 17, 2025—to either sell off its U.S. arm or get kicked out of the country. Yep, same drill he’s done twice already this year. Think of it like hitting snooze—again and again.
Here’s the scene: Congress passed that big national security law in April 2024, saying TikTok has to sell or vanish here. The Supreme Court backed it in January. Trump, though, has extended the deadline three times—January, April, and now June—citing the need for a solid deal and data protection for its American users.
So why is everybody raising eyebrows? For one thing, the law says the president can add one 90 day extension—if things are actually moving. But here we are, on the third stretch, and no deal is done. Congress members, even some Republicans, are like, “Hey, what exactly are we waiting for?”
On the flip side, Trump’s camp and TikTok argue they’re closing in on a sale. Rumor has it big guns like Amazon, Oracle led groups, even names like Steve Mnuchin and Alexis Ohanian were interested. But then China hit pause on the deal once U.S. tariffs came into play. Trump’s still optimistic Xi might let it slide if the sale looks legit.
Business news also noted that Trump used the extension to calm markets—especially in tech, where a TikTok ban could’ve shaken app makers and advertisers. Investors dipped a bit when the news hit, but got a breather hearing about this reprieve.
Meanwhile, TikTok is breathing a sigh of relief. They thanked Trump, saying they’re working hard with Vice President Vance’s team to seal the deal. They emphasized how important TikTok is to over 170 million Americans—especially young users and small businesses.
Here comes the drama part: critics—some legal folks, some lawmakers—say Trump’s extensions might be overstepping the law. They could even sue, saying there’s no legal basis for doing this again. Republicans are split: some are fed up and want action now, others say this extension might help get a real deal done.
Bottom line? TikTok stays on U.S. phones for now. But we’re watching the clock. Another 90 days to figure it out—or hit the wall. Will ByteDance sell? Will China say yes? Or will Trump keep hitting the snooze button again? Buckle up—that deadline’s gonna be a wild one.