Trump prolongs TikTok sale deadline by 90 days in third extension

President Donald Trump will grant TikTok a new 90-day extension to secure a US-based buyer, the White House said Tuesday, delaying for the third time a ban originally prompted by national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. Trump, whose 2024 election campaign leaned heavily on social media, has expressed a personal fondness for the app.

Jun 18, 2025 - 19:02
Trump prolongs TikTok sale deadline by 90 days in third extension
President Donald Trump will grant TikTok a new 90-day extension to secure a US-based buyer, the White House said Tuesday, delaying for the third time a ban originally prompted by national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. Trump, whose 2024 election campaign leaned heavily on social media, has expressed a personal fondness for the app.