Oracle, a U.S. tech giant, is in talks with lawmakers in Washington regarding the future of popular video app TikTok. The Chinese-owned app is facing a deadline to be sold to a non-Chinese owner by April 5. Questions have been raised about whether TikTok poses a national security threat due to its Chinese ties.
During a meeting on Capitol Hill, Oracle discussed its plans to work with TikTok in the United States. Lawmakers sought assurances that any deal would comply with the law. President Trump has been involved in seeking a solution to protect national security, including appointing Vice President JD Vance to find an arrangement to save the app.
It is unclear if Oracle is interested in acquiring TikTok, and both companies declined to comment. Republican lawmakers and China hawks have expressed concerns that any deal not eliminating Chinese control over the app would undermine national security. The ultimate decision on a deal for TikTok rests with the White House.
The conflict over TikTok’s future raises questions about executive power and adherence to the law. TikTok has argued that a sale would be impossible due to restrictions on exporting its algorithm imposed by the Chinese government. Despite the uncertainty, there is optimism that a high-level agreement satisfying national security concerns can be reached before the April 5 deadline.
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