The deadline for TikTok’s mandatory sale or prohibition in the United States has been extended by former President Donald Trump once more, this time by 90 days, to September 17, 2025.
A Pattern of Reprieves
This marks the third extension under Trump’s administration—the previous extensions occurred in January (75 days) and April (75 days). Each extension was issued via executive order, held once the Supreme Court upheld the law mandating TikTok divestment from ByteDance.
Trump’s Opinion: Preserve It
According to Trump’s remarks on Truth Social, he values TikTok’s appeal to young people and doesn’t want it to “go dark. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the extension will give extra time to complete a sale while maintaining the protection of customer data.
What’s at Risk
The ban law is motivated by national security concerns and attempts to deny the Chinese government access to American users. information. Sen. Mark Warner is among the critics who claim Trump is evading court rulings and may be sued. Due to China’s protests following Trump’s imposition of fresh tariffs, which complicated the deal, continued negotiations for a U.S. buyout have halted. Potential buyers include Oracle, Blackstone, Amazon, Walmart, and Perplexity AI. Oracle, Blackstone, Amazon, Walmart, and Perplexity AI are among the possible purchasers.
