Trump and ByteDance Tout TikTok Deal, But No Details Yet

Trump and ByteDance Tout TikTok Deal, But No Details Yet

President Trump and ByteDance are both celebrating what they describe as the approval of a TikTok deal — but so far, no official details have been released. The announcement marks the latest twist in the long-running battle over TikTok’s future in the U.S., a saga fueled by national security concerns and political negotiations. Image Credits:Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto / Getty Images Trump Hints at Deal, ByteDance Confirms Approval Trump took to Truth Social to claim that he and China’s President Xi had approved a deal to secure TikTok’s U.S. operations. ByteDance quickly echoed the sentiment, saying the company would work to ensure TikTok remains available to American users through a new entity, TikTok U.S. However, despite the public statements, neither side has provided concrete details about ownership, structure, or regulatory commitments. This lack of clarity has only fueled speculation. Background: TikTok Ban and Negotiations Earlier this year, TikTok faced a potential U.S. ban over nationa…