Trump Delays TikTok Ban/Sale Deadline Again, Extends to September
On June 19, 2025, President Trump issued a third 90‑day extension—via executive order—pushing back the U.S. deadline for TikTok's sale or shutdown to September 17, 2025, citing ongoing negotiations and the need for additional time to strike a viable deal. White House & TikTok Reaction White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the extension gives more time to “make a good deal” and that the administration and Dept. of Justice view the move as legally sound. TikTok, backed by U.S. users and businesses, expressed gratitude and emphasized ongoing talks with U.S. officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance. Legal and Political Context The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act mandates ByteDance to divest U.S. assets by January 19, 2025, or face a ban—but the law allows only a single legal 90‑day extension if “significant progress” toward U.S. ownership is made. […]
