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Trump Extends TikTok Deadline for Third Time

Trump Extends TikTok Deadline for Third Time Amid Trade Tensions

Trump Extends TikTok Deadline for Third Time
Above: The logo of TikTok. Image credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

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These repeated extensions undermine congressional authority and national security by allowing a Chinese-controlled app to continue operating despite bipartisan concerns. The law was clear about divestiture requirements, yet Trump continues to move the goalposts while China manipulates negotiations. This sets a dangerous precedent for foreign influence operations.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 9.2% chance that TikTok will still be available in the U.S. on Dec. 31, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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