MrBeast Considers Buying TikTok Before Deadline

As the deadline for TikTok's sale approaches, with a mandated divestment by January 19, 2025, speculation surrounds potential buyers including popular YouTuber Mr. Beast and billionaire Elon Musk. Mr. Beast has publicly expressed interest in purchasing TikTok to prevent its ban, claiming he would buy it to keep it operational in the U.S., a statement that has sparked mixed reactions among fans and netizens. Concerns about TikTok's Chinese ownership and the potential for data exploitation by the Chinese government have led U.S. lawmakers to push for the app's sale, emphasizing its cultural significance and economic impact on millions of users. Meanwhile, TikTok's parent company ByteDance faces pressure to comply with U.S. legislation or risk a ban, although they have resisted selling due to the app's integral algorithm. Bipartisan support is growing in Congress for an extension of the divestment deadline, as discussions continue about the app's future. Although there has been speculation about Musk's involvement, TikTok representatives have dismissed such reports as unfounded.