Trump Says Murdochs, Ellison, Dell Involve in TikTok US Control Deal

President Donald Trump revealed in a Fox News interview that Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch are likely involved in the group of American investors taking control of TikTok from its Chinese owners. Alongside the Murdochs, tech billionaires Larry Ellison and Michael Dell are also expected to be part of the deal, which aims to give Americans majority control over TikTok's U.S. operations and its algorithm. The deal, supported by other investors including Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, and Silver Lake Management, represents a significant shift in TikTok's ownership, addressing national security concerns. Trump emphasized that the involved parties are "American patriots" who love the country and are expected to manage TikTok responsibly. This move delays the previously legislated ban on TikTok, positioning the platform under American leadership. The involvement of the Murdochs, who have media empire experience, adds a notable dimension to the ownership group.