TikTok on Executive Order Extending Deadline

TikTok on executive order extending deadline: Grateful for President Trump's leadership and support in ensuring TikTok continues to be available; continue to work with Vice President Vance's office.

President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for TikTok to comply with U.S. national security concerns, granting a 90-day reprieve. This is the third extension since his inauguration, highlighting the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the extension, stating that the Administration will use this time to work towards ensuring a deal is closed. This extension comes amidst ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, where the two sides reached a framework deal in London last week. Despite this, the White House has maintained that TikTok was not discussed during these trade talks [3].

The current extension expires on September 19, 2025. This delay follows a series of previous extensions, including the first one on January 20, 2025, which pushed back the ban by 75 days. The second extension in April granted another 75-day reprieve, which was set to expire on June 19, 2025. However, this deal collapsed after Trump's tariff announcement, leading to the current extension [1, 2].

Congress passed a bipartisan law last year mandating ByteDance to sever ties with TikTok or face a ban from U.S. app stores and web-hosting services. The law was upheld by the Supreme Court, but there has been little action from Congress to enforce it despite lawmakers' concerns about TikTok's potential for data collection and propaganda [1].

Trump's support for TikTok has been evident throughout his presidency, with him crediting the app for his popularity among young voters. He has expressed confidence that Chinese President Xi Jinping will ultimately approve a deal to divest TikTok's business in the U.S. [1].

Legal experts have raised concerns about Trump's extensions, arguing that they run afoul of the law, which allows for a single 90-day extension under specific conditions. However, Trump maintains that he is operating within the bounds of the law [3].

In conclusion, the latest extension highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure TikTok remains available while addressing national security concerns. The White House will continue to work with ByteDance and other stakeholders to reach a satisfactory agreement.

References:
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-ban-delayed-trump-third-extension/
[2] https://fortune.com/2025/06/18/trump-executive-order-tiktok-owner-third-deadline-extension-divest-app/
[3] https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/nx-s1-5430884/trump-tiktok-ban-third-extension