Trump’s TikTok Tango: Why the App Has a Sweet Spot in His Heart and a Big Deal on the Horizon
Trump has a ‘warm spot’ for TikTok, hinting at a deadline extension to divest US operations. He claims a deal is close, with ‘substantial’ purchasers ready to buy. Meanwhile, Trump also proposes a 100% tariff on foreign films, declaring the American movie industry is ‘dying a very fast death.’
Hot Take:
In a world where TikTok dances could be considered a national treasure, President Donald Trump is twirling between national security concerns and his own soft spot for the app that helped him score big with the youth vote. Meanwhile, he’s got tariffs on his mind – on top of movies, chips, and anything else that might be foreign-made and insufficiently American. Who knew politics could be such a dance party?
Key Points:
- Trump has a soft spot for TikTok, which helped win over young voters.
- The deadline for TikTok’s US divestment passed without a sale.
- Trump suggests an extension might be granted as a deal nears.
- He praised DOGE’s efficiency under Elon Musk, despite controversies.
- Trump plans to institute a 100% tariff on foreign films.
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