
Trump to Review Final TikTok Proposal
United States President Donald Trump is set to review the final proposal concerning the future of TikTok in the United States, according to a CBS News report released Tuesday. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the high-stakes discussion will take place tomorrow in the Oval Office, as the administration prepares to enforce a potential ban on the popular social media platform.
The report indicates that the Trump administration is finalizing plans involving potential investors in TikTok, with Blackstone Inc. and Oracle Corporation among the primary candidates. The forthcoming proposal represents ByteDance's last opportunity to comply with U.S. demands before the government-imposed deadline of April 5.
Attendees for the Oval Office meeting reportedly include key figures such as Vice President JD Vance, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Their involvement underscores the national security implications cited by the administration as justification for forcing TikTok’s divestiture from its Chinese parent company ByteDance.
President Trump previously set April 5 as the definitive cutoff for ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok or face removal from the U.S. app market. The administration has argued that TikTok’s current ownership structure poses data privacy and security risks to American users, especially in light of its connections to China.
This latest development marks a significant moment in the ongoing saga between TikTok and the U.S. government, which began years ago over concerns about foreign control of consumer technology platforms. While prior efforts to resolve the issue stalled, the Trump administration’s renewed focus has brought it back to the forefront of economic and political discussions.
Should the proposal meet the administration’s standards, TikTok may continue operating in the United States under new ownership. However, failure to reach an acceptable agreement could result in the platform’s removal from U.S. app stores, significantly impacting its user base and business operations.
As the April 5 deadline approaches, both investors and users await President Trump’s decision, which may have long-term implications for U.S.–China tech relations and the governance of foreign-owned digital platforms in American markets.