Mnuchin Eyes TikTok as U.S. House Votes to Force Sale or Ban
March 14, 2024Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and investors, including ex-Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, show interest in acquiring TikTok's U.S. operations.
The House passed the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act' with a significant majority aiming to enforce a sale or ban TikTok in six months.
Potential suitors for TikTok's U.S. assets include Rumble and investor Kevin O'Leary, amid the push for American ownership to avoid a ban.
President Biden supports the bill, ready to sign it if passed by the Senate, despite potential risks to his reelection efforts.
The White House prioritizes national security issues over TikTok's American presence, as ByteDance faces a tight deadline to divest and secure the app's future in the U.S.
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BBC News • Mar 14, 2024
TikTok ban: China attacks 'bandit logic' of House voteThe New York Times • Mar 14, 2024
Thursday BriefingThe New York Times • Mar 13, 2024
TikTok’s Security Threats Go Beyond the Scope of House LegislationThe New York Times • Mar 14, 2024
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