Elon Musk’s TikTok Bid: MrBeast Joins with a Bold Offer

Jan 14, 2025 Komal Das

A report suggested China might sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk, but TikTok dismissed it as "pure fiction," with the deal dependent on a Supreme Court ruling by January 19

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TikTok denied the claims as "pure fiction." Users on X expressed relief, with MrBeast joking, "Okay fine, I’ll buy TikTok so it doesn’t get banned"

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Users were divided, with some fearing Elon Musk’s takeover of TikTok, while others worried he’d "own the internet" if he controlled both Twitter and TikTok

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TikTok’s U.S. future is uncertain due to national security concerns, with the Biden administration fearing Chinese influence, while TikTok cites First Amendment violations

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Trump urged the Supreme Court to delay its TikTok decision and met with CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago, fueling speculation

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Bipartisan calls to extend the January 19 deadline are growing, with lawmakers urging more time for negotiations

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