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White House Says TikTok Deal Would Give U.S. Control of Algorithm and Board Majority

Beijing has not confirmed the transfer, leaving the framework unresolved ahead of a December 16 deadline.

Overview

  • The White House says a framework would make TikTok majority-owned in the U.S., with Americans holding six of seven seats on the U.S. board.
  • Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the platform’s recommendation algorithm would be controlled by the United States under the deal.
  • Oracle would handle TikTok’s U.S. data and security, according to the White House, though detailed terms were not disclosed.
  • President Trump said he appreciated TikTok approval after a call with Xi Jinping, but China’s official readout mentioned no agreement and has signaled it will not hand over the algorithm.
  • The administration has extended the divest-or-ban deadline to December 16, and officials say the deal’s details are agreed upon but still require signatures.