Published on, Sept. 26 -- September 26, 2025 3:40 PM

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday approving the sale of TikTok's US operations to American and global investors, aiming to meet national security requirements outlined in a 2024 law. The deal is valued at approximately $14 billion, far below some analyst estimates, and reflects efforts to secure US control over the popular short-video platform while protecting user data.

Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the sale plan includes retraining and monitoring TikTok's recommendation algorithm under US security oversight. Trump delayed enforcement of the law banning TikTok until January 20, allowing time to finalize the sale and align investors, while seeking C...