Musk and TikTok: A Potential US Deal
Amidst a potential US ban, Chinese officials are considering Elon Musk's X as a potential buyer for TikTok's US operations.
As TikTok faces a potential ban in the US, Chinese officials are exploring the possibility of selling the platform's US operations to Elon Musk's X. This move is being considered as a backup strategy amid ongoing negotiations with the incoming Trump administration. The Potential Acquisition The idea of Elon Musk acquiring TikTok's US business has surfaced as a way to resolve the platform's legal challenges and potential forced divestiture due to security concerns. The proposed deal could see TikTok's 170 million US users integrated into the X platform. This move would potentially boost X's advertising reach while also maintaining a certain level of Beijing's influence over key technologies related to TikTok. The US Ban and Supreme Court The US government and lawmakers have expressed concerns about TikTok's Chinese ownership and potential national security risks. These concerns have led to a push for either a complete ban or a forced divestiture of the platf…