Trump Considers Extending TikTok Sale Deadline

President Donald Trump has indicated he would 'probably' extend the deadline for TikTok's sale if a deal is not reached by April 5, citing considerable interest in the platform from potential buyers. The executive order had originally given TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, 75 days to divest due to national security concerns, with the current deadline set for early April. Trump emphasized the role China will play in the process and expressed hope for their approval of any deal. Despite various American buyers, including Elon Musk and other notable figures, no sale has been finalized. Trump has tasked key advisors to secure a deal, and ByteDance has been resistant to selling its interests. The situation follows previous temporary shutdowns of TikTok, which prompted controversy and user dissatisfaction.