President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that he is open to postponing a ban on the popular video-sharing app TikTok for a third time, amid continued uncertainty about the app’s future in the United States.
According to a report by Axios, Trump made the remarks during an interview, emphasizing that he is willing to delay the ban again as discussions continue regarding data security and ownership structures involving U.S.-based companies. Previously, the Trump administration had cited security concerns related to TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, prompting executive orders aimed at forcing a U.S. sale or banning the app altogether.
The potential ban, initially set for September, has already been delayed twice to allow time for negotiations involving American firms such as Oracle and Walmart, which were competing to acquire a stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations. However, definitive deals have yet to be finalized.
Trump’s latest comments suggest that enforcement of the ban may remain on hold as long as discussions with stakeholders are underway. The ongoing uncertainty has prompted legal challenges and raised questions about regulatory oversight and future precedent concerning foreign-owned apps operating in the U.S.
As of now, TikTok remains operational in the country, and its parent company continues to work toward satisfying regulatory expectations. Further updates from the administration are anticipated as developments unfold.
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