#Musk May Acquire TikTok#
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The possibility of Musk acquiring TikTok is heating up. US President Trump has expressed support for Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison acquiring TikTok and forming a joint venture with the US government. Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's investment company, Kingdom Holding, has also said it would be interested in investing if Musk or someone else acquires TikTok. While ByteDance has refused to sell TikTok, Trump has signed an executive order extending the deadline for the sale by 75 days, while a national security law ruling by the US Supreme Court could force ByteDance to reconsider its sale plans. The Chinese government has expressed a cautious stance on the relevant transactions, saying it hopes the US will provide a fair and non-discriminatory environment.
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Musk's potential acquisition of TikTok has sparked widespread attention. US President Trump has expressed support for Musk or Oracle chairman Larry Ellison acquiring TikTok, forming a joint venture with the US government, and has extended the deadline for sale by 75 days. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's investment firm Kingdom Holding (KHC) also said it would be interested in investing if Musk or others acquire TikTok. Despite ByteDance's refusal to sell TikTok, a US Supreme Court national security law ruling could force ByteDance to reconsider its sale plans. However, the Chinese government has expressed a cautious stance on the transaction, saying it hopes the US will provide a fair and non-discriminatory environment. Currently, in addition to Musk and Ellison, other potential bidders include a team led by tech entrepreneur Jesse Tinsley, former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, and "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary. The final outcome remains to be seen.
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Classic Views
Musk's acquisition of TikTok may be supported by Saudi Prince's investment company.
Trump supports Musk or Ellison's acquisition of TikTok, and forms a joint venture with the US government.
ByteDance refused to sell TikTok, but Trump has signed an executive order extending the deadline for sale by 75 days.
The Chinese government has expressed a cautious stance on the deal, saying it hopes the US will provide a fair and non-discriminatory environment.