TikTok, Microsoft and Trump

Microsoft in Race to Buy TikTok Amid Trump’s Demands for Sale
Tech giant Microsoft is in discussions to buy TikTok, the popular social media app known for its short videos. This revelation came from U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed that the company is considering a bid.
Oracle and Microsoft are reportedly in talks to take over TikTok
Oracle would run TikTok’s global operations while Microsoft is in talks to invest, according to NPR.
Donald Trump expects Microsoft to bid for TikTok
Donald Trump seeks a "bidding war" for the app after years of pressure on ByteDance to sell its US operations over security concerns.
Trump Says Microsoft Interested in Buying TikTok: What We Know
President Trump told reporters Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the popular app.
Who Will Own TikTok? Talks On with Oracle, Microsoft, Other Investors
TikTok acquisition deal, if takes place, will allow China’s ByteDance to retain a minority stake in the video sharing platform
TikTok Faces Major Shift: Oracle and Microsoft in Advanced Talks
The server networks which support TikTok operate through Oracle's existing infrastructure responsibilities. The deal's success would grant Oracle access to perform direct oversight of TikTok's data processing and content control methods while the administration tackles data protection issues linked to Chinese ownership.
Trump says Microsoft is in contention to buy TikTok
Microsoft, which declined to comment on the president’s remarks, had discussed buying TikTok in 2020, when Trump tried to force a sale of the app in his first term.
Will Oracle, Microsoft Save TikTok Under Donald Trump Plan? What We Know
Last week, President Donald Trump paused TikTok's nationwide ban in the U.S., after the Supreme Court ordered it be shut down due to national security concerns over its ties to the Chinese government. This could potentially enable Beijing to access user data and influence American users.
Microsoft + TikTok, 2025 edition: Trump comment stirs new speculation about possible deal
Speaking with reporters Monday night, President Trump said "yes" when asked if Microsoft is among the companies in discussions to buy TikTok.
Oracle and Microsoft Reportedly in Discussions to Acquire TikTok’s US Operations
The proposed TikTok deal suggests ByteDance would retain a minority interest while Oracle would manage the apps algorithm, data collection, and software updates.
Trump Says He’s Spoken To ‘Many People’ About TikTok Sale—But Not Oracle
Numerous potential buyers, including PerplexityAI and the internet advocacy group, Project Liberty, have publicly stated their interest in the app.
President Trump confirms that Microsoft is in talks to buy up TikTok, as the social network's future hangs in the balance
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Who might buy TikTok in the US?
As the clock ticks down on TikTok's 75-day reprieve from divesting from its Chinese owners or being banned in the United ...
Oracle and Microsoft are negotiating a TikTok takeover, ByteDance could retain a minority stake
The plan to save TikTok involves software company Oracle and a group of outside investors effectively taking control of the ...