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**Trump Administration Extends TikTok Deadline Again, Citing Data Security Concerns**
**WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 18, 2025)** – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order this week granting another 90-day extension to the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest the popular video-sharing app. The announcement, made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, marks the third such extension granted by the Trump administration as it seeks a deal that ensures the data security of American users.
“President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark,” Leavitt stated. “This extension will last 90 days, which the Administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure.”
President Trump alluded to the extension during his return from the G7 summit in Canada, suggesting Chinese President Xi Jinping would ultimately approve a deal to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations.
The initial ban on TikTok, approved by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court, went into effect briefly on January 20th. President Trump issued an executive order to prevent it. A subsequent 75-day extension was granted in April when a proposed deal for U.S. ownership fell through after China reportedly withdrew following tariff announcements.
The future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain as negotiations continue. The long-term viability of continuously extending the deadline is also unclear. Notably, President Trump himself has embraced TikTok, amassing over 15 million followers on the platform and acknowledging its role in his popularity, especially among younger voters.
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