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Trump says he's open to TikTok sale to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison

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At a press briefing on Tuesday, President Trump suggested that he’s open to the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.

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  1. Insider

    Trump says the US should be entitled to get half of TikTok (opens Insider)

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    President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US could have "a joint venture" with TikTok.

  2. NBC New York

    Trump says he's open to TikTok sale to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison (opens NBC New York)

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    At a press briefing on Tuesday, President Trump suggested that he’s open to the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.

  3. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump says he is open to Musk buying TikTok | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said today he was open to billionaire Elon Musk buying social media app TikTok if the Tesla CEO wanted to do so.

  4. Washington Times

    Trump says he’d consider allowing Elon Musk to buy TikTok (opens Washington Times)

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    President Trump said he is open to Elon Musk buying TikTok, just a day after he signed an order to delay the federal ban on the social media app.

  5. FOX Business

    Trump supports Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok (opens FOX Business)

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    President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would be in favor of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok and giving half ownership with the U.S. government.

  6. Insider

    Elon Musk or Larry Ellison could buy TikTok, Trump says (opens Insider)

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    He previously floated a joint venture, saying that the US should be entitled to half of the app.

  7. New York Post

    Trump welcomes idea of Elon Musk buying TikTok — if billionaire wants it (opens New York Post)

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    President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was open to billionaire Elon Musk buying social media app TikTok -- if the Tesla CEO wanted to do so.

  8. Breitbart News

    Trump Supports Elon Musk or Larry Ellison Buying China's TikTok (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to consider the possibility of Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing China's TikTok during a press briefing on Tuesday, while Canadian investor Kevin "Mr. Wonderful" O'Leary remains interested in a deal despite legal hurdles.

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