Trump Plans TikTok Divestment Deadline Extension Amid 2024 Vote

President Donald Trump has indicated he will likely extend the deadline for ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok, to divest its U.S. assets. The original deadline set for June 19 has already been extended twice and Trump expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping will approve another extension. Trump highlighted TikTok's significant role in engaging young voters during his 2024 presidential campaign as a key factor in considering the delay. His remarks, made aboard Air Force One, reflect the ongoing strategic and political considerations surrounding TikTok's influence in the U.S. The extension would mark the third time the deadline has been pushed back amid scrutiny of the app's ownership and impact. Trump’s willingness to extend the deadline underscores the app’s political relevance ahead of the 2024 election.