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Trump: TikTok Isn't the Real Concern—China Makes Our Phones!

In his first Oval Office interview of his second term, President Donald Trump discussed national security and China's impact on the United States, presenting a fresh perspective that strayed from TikTok, the controversial social media app. Speaking to Sean Hannity on Fox News, Trump downplayed worries that TikTok poses a substantial threat to American security. Instead, he shifted the focus to a larger issue: China's participation in manufacturing the very technologies that Americans use every day. "TikTok? "It's kids watching crazy videos," Trump said, dismissing the platform's involvement in possible espionage. "The real problem is our phones—they're all made in China." This bold comment shows Trump feels the technologies we rely on daily, such as cellphones and other electronic gadgets, constitute a far greater threat. TikTok's Impact on US-China Tensions During his first term, Trump led efforts to prohibit TikTok, citing national sec...

Donald Trump Signals Possible Lifeline for TikTok: Influencers Breathe a Sigh of Relief

As January 18, 2025 approaches, a glimmer of hope has appeared for TikTok fans and content providers throughout the world. Former President and now-elect Donald Trump intimated that he would "most likely" allow the app a 90-day extension of its operation in the United States. This move could be a huge relief for influencers and businesses who rely on the platform to make a living. Trump's Statement: What We Know So Far In a recent interview with NBC journalist Kristen Welker, Donald Trump expressed his desire to expand TikTok's availability in the United States. The extension would provide extra time for ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations or meet other regulatory requirements. Trump's remarks came ahead of his ceremonial return to the Oval Office. While nothing has been officially confirmed, Trump's willingness to consider the extension provides some optimism for the millions of TikTok users who rely on the app for am...