Don't Wait.
We publish the objective news, period. If you want the facts, then sign up below and join our movement for objective news:

Top Stories

Latest News

 September 23, 2025

Trump unveils potential TikTok deal with Murdoch and Dell

Could a group of American business titans save TikTok from the clutches of foreign influence?

The Washington Times reported that President Donald Trump has dropped a bombshell, revealing that heavyweights like Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Michael Dell, and Larry Ellison might be stepping in to take control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, amid ongoing national security concerns tied to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.

This isn’t just a business deal; it’s a geopolitical chess move. American officials have long worried that TikTok’s algorithm could be a backdoor for Chinese authorities to manipulate content and sway public opinion unnoticed.

Congress even passed legislation aiming for a ban by early next year, though Trump has extended deadlines to keep the app running while a solution is hammered out.

Behind the Scenes of the TikTok Talks

The timeline of this unfolding drama is tight, with a deadline of December 16, 2025, set by the Trump administration for Chinese and U.S. officials to seal the deal. Trump himself discussed the matter directly with China’s Xi Jinping during a lengthy phone call on Friday. Details, however, remain frustratingly scarce.

On Saturday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered a glimpse into the potential structure, noting Oracle would handle TikTok’s data and security. E

ven better, Americans are slated to dominate the app’s planned board, holding six of seven seats. That’s a reassuring step toward keeping this platform out of questionable hands.

Trump spilled more details during a Fox News interview, recorded on Friday and aired on Sunday, where he hinted at the involvement of these prominent billionaires.

“I think they’re going to be in the group,” Trump said, adding a nod to their patriotism. Well, if they’re as committed to American values as he claims, that’s a win against the progressive agenda that often seems blind to national security risks.

Larry Ellison’s role in this potential deal was already known before Trump’s Sunday remarks, but the inclusion of the Murdochs and Michael Dell adds a new layer of intrigue. These are not just business leaders; they’re symbols of American enterprise and grit. Their involvement could signal a shift toward prioritizing domestic control over globalist tech sprawl.

Yet, not everything is rosy between Trump and at least one of these moguls. Back in July 2025, Trump filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over a story linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, a controversial financier. It’s a reminder that even allies in this deal might have their own baggage.

Representatives for Ellison, Dell, and the Murdochs couldn’t be reached for comment, leaving us to wonder how deep their commitment to this project runs. Are they in for the long haul, or is this just a headline-grabbing cameo? The silence speaks volumes, even if it’s not the kind of volume we’d prefer.

National Security Versus Digital Influence

TikTok, for the uninitiated, is a wildly popular social video app owned by ByteDance, a Chinese firm. Its addictive content and massive user base make it a cultural juggernaut, but also a potential tool for foreign interference. That’s not conspiracy talk—it’s a legitimate concern when algorithms can shape what millions see without a trace of oversight.

Trump’s personal take on TikTok adds a curious twist to the saga. He’s admitted to being “a little prejudiced” toward the app for its role in reaching young voters.

While that’s a savvy political move, it also raises questions about whether emotion might cloud the hardline stance needed to protect American interests.

The stakes couldn’t be higher as the December deadline looms. If this deal falls through, the specter of a ban still lingers, and with it, the risk of losing a platform that—love it or hate it—has become a digital town square. But handing it to American stewards could be the compromise we didn’t know we needed.

For now, much about this arrangement remains under wraps, and that opacity isn’t exactly comforting. Are we getting a genuine safeguard against foreign meddling, or just a reshuffling of deck chairs on a sinking ship? The lack of specifics leaves room for skepticism, even among Trump’s staunchest supporters.

Still, the idea of American patriots steering TikTok away from ByteDance’s influence is a compelling one. It’s a pushback against the kind of unchecked global tech dominance that often ignores borders and sovereignty. If this group can pull it off, it might just be a rare victory for common-sense policy over woke corporate posturing.

Latest Posts

See All
Newsletter
Get news from American Digest in your inbox.
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: American Digest, 3000 S. Hulen Street, Ste 124 #1064, Fort Worth, TX, 76109, US, https://staging.americandigest.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.
© 2025 - The American Digest - All Rights Reserved