TikTok’s American Reboot: Power, Politics, and the Price of Influence
In a move that has stirred both political and economic circles, President Donald Trump has approved a sweeping deal that reshapes the future of TikTok in the United States. The executive order, signed late last month, greenlights a divestiture plan that transfers majority control of the app’s U.S. operations to a consortium of American investors. The implications of this maneuver extend far beyond the realm of social media, touching on national security, digital sovereignty, and the evolving dynamics of the creator economy. The deal, valued at approximately $14 billion, positions a new joint-venture entity to oversee TikTok’s U.S. business. ByteDance,