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Trump Orders Allies To Take Control Of TikTok In The United States And Leaves ByteDance With Minimal Stake
Trump Changes The Game Of TikTok In The U.S.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Thursday (25) that redefines the future of TikTok in the country. According to the document, strategic allies will take control of the platform in American territory, while the Chinese company ByteDance retains only a minority stake, less than 20%.
The decision, made in the Oval Office, comes after months of political pressure and debates over digital security. According to Trump, the measure ensures the social network operates while protecting the data of over 170 million American users.
Who Takes Control Of TikTok In The U.S.
The new version of TikTok will be managed by investors Trump described as “very sophisticated.” Among them are Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle, Michael Dell, and media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
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In addition, funds such as Silver Lake Partners and Andreessen Horowitz are also expected to be part of the deal. The choice of these names is not random. On the contrary, it reflects Trump’s attempt to align the platform with influential figures in American business and politics.
Algorithm Under Surveillance
One of the most sensitive points of the agreement is the TikTok algorithm. Trump confirmed that the American version will have access to a complete copy of the code that makes the social network thrive worldwide.
Still, a White House official explained that this algorithm will be continuously monitored, precisely to prevent any unwanted external influence.
According to Vice President JD Vance, the central focus of the order is simple: keep the operation active while ensuring the privacy of millions of Americans’ data.
Politics And Neutrality At Stake
Trump assured that the platform’s management will be “politically neutral.” He stated:
“Every group, every philosophy, every policy will be treated very equitably.”
However, he didn’t miss the chance to be ironic:
“If I could, I would have turned the social network into ‘100% MAGA (Make America Great Again),’ but unfortunately, it won’t work that way.”
This comment reinforces how the dispute over TikTok is not just technological but also political.
The Legal Pressure That Forced The Change
The decision directly responds to a law passed during the Biden administration. The regulation stipulated that ByteDance must sell its operations in the U.S. or the platform would be banned from the country.
Critics of TikTok have always pointed to the risk of the network serving as a channel for Chinese espionage or as a tool for political manipulation. Trump’s executive order, therefore, seeks to eliminate these suspicions and strengthen American control over the company.
International Repercussions
According to Trump, the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, himself endorsed the agreement during a recent phone call.
“I have great respect for President Xi and thank him for approving the agreement,” he stated.
On the other hand, the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, said he hopes the U.S. will maintain an “open, fair, and non-discriminatory business environment” for Chinese companies.
What’s At Stake For TikTok
TikTok has over 1 billion users worldwide, with 170 million in the United States alone. Almost half of the American population is on the platform, which explains the magnitude of the dispute.
Moreover, the estimated value of the new entity is 14 billion dollars (about R$ 75 billion). This amount not only shows the economic strength of the network but also the strategic relevance of maintaining control in the U.S.
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