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Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok

Headline from WTHR Indianapolis, on the newest of 2 developments

Trump has reversed his position on the popular app, having tried to ban it during his first term in office over national security concerns.

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  1. Trump says he had ‘very good experience with TikTok’ as court considers ban

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok

    Headline from WTHR Indianapolis ·

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  1. Washington Times

    Trump sings TikTok’s praises as ban looms (opens Washington Times)

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    President-elect Donald Trump said he had a "very good experience" with TikTok as the countdown continues for the Supreme Court's ruling on the social media app.

  2. The Hill

    Trump says he had ‘very good experience with TikTok’ as court considers ban (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President-elect Trump said Monday that he had a “very good experience with TikTok” as he awaits the Supreme Court’s decision on a law that could ban the popular video-sharing platform starting Sunday. Trump emphasized the role that TikTok played in boosting his support with young people during the e…

  3. Triblive

    Trump adviser says president-elect exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said in an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok. Waltz made the comment when Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked him about a report from The Washington Post that said Trump was cons…

  4. Fox10 Phoenix

    TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.

  5. WTHR Indianapolis

    Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

    Trump has reversed his position on the popular app, having tried to ban it during his first term in office over national security concerns.

  6. MyNorthwest

    Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to "preserve" TikTok (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said in an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to

  7. PolitiFact

    Trump’s flip on TikTok ban earns a Full Flop rating (opens PolitiFact)

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    PolitiFact's feed description

    In July 2020, then-President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, "As far as TikTok is concerned, we’re ban

  8. KTVZ Bend

    Trump is considering a plan to save TikTok (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By David Goldman, Kaitlan Collins and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump is weighing a plan that could delay America’s TikTok ban, giving the new administration more time to potentially cut a deal with a US buyer to save the super-popular video app, sources familiar with the pla…

  9. ABC 7 New York

    President-elect Trump exploring option to save TikTok before US ban (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Trump, who supported a TikTok ban as president, has recently said he wants to keep the app alive.

  10. Green Field Reporter

    Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said in an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok. Waltz made the comment when Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked him about a report from The Washington Post that said Trump was cons…

  11. Anchorage Daily News

    Trump considers executive order to ‘save TikTok’ from ban or sale under U.S. law (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Trump is exploring unconventional ways to rescue TikTok from a nationwide ban, arguing it will help him reach an adoring audience throughout his second term.

  12. Portland Press Herald

    Trump considering executive order to try to ‘save TikTok’ from ban or sale in U.S. (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The president-elect is exploring unconventional ways to rescue TikTok from a nationwide ban, hoping that it will help him reach an adoring audience throughout his second term.

  13. Al Jazeera

    Trump plans to ‘save’ TikTok from looming US ban (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    His camp says he is exploring options to ‘create space to put deal in place’ after media report on executive order plan.

  14. Fox News

    'No better dealmaker': Trump reportedly considering executive order to 'save' TikTok (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President-elect Trump is seeking to "save" the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, according to his transition team.

  15. The Guardian

    Donald Trump reportedly weighing up TikTok ban delay (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President-elect ‘has warm spot’ for platform and wants political solution to ‘preserve app but protect data’

  16. Time

    Will Donald Trump Save TikTok From U.S. Ban? (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, spoke about the status of the impending TikTok ban.

  17. Anchorage Daily News

    TikTok CEO to rally with Trump before his inauguration as ban looms (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    While Trump previously advocated for a TikTok ban as president, he has said he plans to rescue it from the bipartisan law passed by Congress and signed by President Biden last year

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