Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline by 90 Days (Again) Despite Legal Mandate

President Trump will extend ByteDance’s deadline to divest TikTok’s U.S. assets to mid-September, marking the third reprieve from a congressionally mandated ban originally set to take effect in January. The White House said the move ensures TikTok remains operational while a sale is finalized to protect American user data. Trump, who credited the app with helping him win younger voters in 2024, is expected to sign a new executive order this week. Some Democratic senators argue the extensions violate the law and question whether the proposed deal would meet legal standards.