Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with TikTok’s CEO as a critical deadline approaches for the potential ban of the popular social media app in the United States. The meeting, seen as a last-minute attempt to address national security concerns, comes amid rising tensions over the app’s ownership and data practices.
The U.S. government has long expressed concerns that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, based in China, could share user data with the Chinese government. Trump previously signed an executive order in 2020 to ban the app unless its U.S. operations were sold to an American company, citing risks to national security.
The upcoming meeting could serve as an opportunity for TikTok’s leadership to propose alternatives to a ban, including partnerships or restructuring plans that address privacy concerns.
Political analysts view the meeting as a crucial moment for TikTok, which has a vast user base in the U.S., and for Trump, who continues to influence discussions about tech regulations and U.S.-China relations.
Further updates on the outcome of the talks are expected as the deadline looms.
