Donald Trump really likes TikTok but…: US commerce secretary ‘warns’ Chinese owner
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated President Trump favors TikTok, but insists on American ownership to address security concerns over Chinese control. Lutnick warned that if ByteDance doesn’t relinquish control, TikTok could face a ban in the US. Congress mandated ByteDance divestiture, with Trump extending the deadline to September 17, signaling potential acquisition by American entities.