Trump has expressed willingness for Musk to buy TikTok while unveiling a massive AI project, stirring up discussions in the tech world.
Washington: So, Trump just dropped some big news! He’s totally open to Elon Musk buying TikTok. Can you believe it? During a press conference, he was asked about it while announcing this huge $500 billion AI project called Stargate.
Trump mentioned that TikTok is pretty much “worthless” without a permit from the U.S. He’s been in talks with TikTok’s owners and thinks it could be worth a ton if they get that green light. He even joked about how the U.S. should get half of TikTok if a deal goes through.
It’s wild how things have changed between Trump and Musk. They had their ups and downs, but now they seem to be on the same page. Musk bought Twitter, now X, for a whopping $44 billion, and it looks like he’s eyeing TikTok next.
Trump also threw in a shoutout to Larry Ellison, the Oracle CEO, saying he’d be cool with him buying TikTok too. It’s all about keeping things in the U.S. and making sure they’re not left in the hands of competitors like China.
Just a few days ago, TikTok’s parent company couldn’t find a buyer, and the app went dark for a bit. But they came back online, thanking Trump for his support. It’s a real rollercoaster for TikTok users, that’s for sure!
With all this buzz, it’ll be interesting to see how this plays out. Trump’s got big plans, and Musk’s got the cash. Who knows what’s next for TikTok and the tech scene?
