Trump, TikTok and Microsoft

Trump is turning the fate of TikTok into a public bidding war
The new president is tossing out some of the biggest names in the tech world as possible buyers of TikTok’s US operations, most recently Microsoft. 'I like bidding wars because you make your best deals.
These Billionaires, Companies And Investors Could Buy TikTok—As Trump Eyes ‘Bidding War’ With Microsoft
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.
Trump Says Microsoft Interested in Buying TikTok: What We Know
President Trump told reporters Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the popular app.
Donald Trump expects Microsoft to bid for TikTok
Donald Trump seeks a "bidding war" for the app after years of pressure on ByteDance to sell its US operations over security concerns.
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
President Donald Trump says Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April
Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has said Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a "bidding war" over the sale of the social media app.
Donald Trump Explains Why He Wants A 'Bidding War' For TikTok
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would welcome a “bidding war” for TikTok as he appeared to confirm that Microsoft is among the companies that have declared interest in acquiring the popular social media platform.
Donald Trump says he wants a bidding war for TikTok and wouldn’t mind if Microsoft won
As Trump’s 75-day extension to either ban or sell TikTok quickly runs out, the President said the the fate of the app should be decided the old fashioned way: with a bidding war. Trump said that several potential suitors were in talks to buy TikTok,
Donald Trump: Multiple US Companies, Including Microsoft, Are Competing to Acquire TikTok in a ‘Bidding War’
A bidding war is heating up between buyers of TikTok’s U.S. operations, President Donald Trump revealed. Trump extended the deadline for TikTok to find a
TikTok suppressed content critical of Trump, exclusive report alleges
A new report claims TikTok participates in suppressing content critical of President Donald Trump as the new administration ...
Trump's 75-day extension of TikTok ban falls into 'gray area,' experts say. What to know
Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 20 to extend the ban on TikTok, implemented by former President Joe Biden last year.
Future of DeepSeek, Like TikTok, May Come Down to Trump’s Whims
DeepSeek, the Chinese-owned ChatGPT rival, could pose the same national security concerns that Congress has about TikTok, ...
Trump Claims He Will Decide The Fate Of TikTok 'Over The Next 30 Days'
The president denied a report that the White House was helping advance a deal with Oracle and a group of other outside ...
Microsoft + TikTok, 2025 edition: Trump comment stirs new speculation about possible deal
Speaking with reporters Monday night, President Trump said "yes" when asked if Microsoft is among the companies in ...
'Heartbreaking, infuriating': Attorney slams arrest of autistic man over Trump TikTok threat
A Wellington man whose disabilities require near-constant supervision faces up to 15 years in prison for reportedly ...
Trump’s first 100 days: all the news impacting the tech industry
On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump issued a pardon to Ross Ulbricht, who ran the dark web marketplace Silk Road under ...
When Will TikTok Be Back In The Apple App Store And Google Play Store?
If you’re waiting for TikTok to be available for download—or update—again, you may have to practice patience. Here’s why.