NIXSOLUTIONS: Trump Administration Launches Oracle Takeover Talks for TikTok

The Trump administration is reportedly crafting a plan to keep TikTok operational in the United States. According to NPR, the proposal involves Oracle and a group of outside investors overseeing TikTok’s global operations. The plan aims to address concerns about data security and ownership while ensuring the app remains available for U.S. users.

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Proposed Deal Structure

Under the draft agreement, ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, would retain a minority stake in the app. However, Oracle would control the app’s algorithm, data collection, and software updates. Oracle already manages TikTok’s web infrastructure and would act as a monitor for the platform’s operations.

A source familiar with the talks told NPR, “The goal is for Oracle to effectively monitor and oversee what’s going on with TikTok.” ByteDance would not be entirely removed but would have its ownership minimized.

Ongoing Negotiations and Key Players

Oracle executives and White House officials held a meeting on Friday to discuss the potential agreement, with another discussion scheduled for next week. Oracle is reportedly interested in a stake valued at tens of billions of dollars. However, discussions are ongoing, and Microsoft has been mentioned as a potential investor.

Conflicting statements about the deal’s progress have surfaced. Reuters reported that President Donald Trump commented aboard Air Force One, stating he is in talks with several companies and expects to make a decision on TikTok’s future within 30 days. However, he denied the involvement of Oracle in a finalized deal, saying, “I have a lot of people, very serious people, talking to me about buying it.”

Challenges in Reaching a Decision

ByteDance’s current U.S. investors, including Susquehanna International Group, General Atlantic, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), and Sequoia Capital, are reportedly part of the ongoing discussions, adds NIXSOLUTIONS. A critical hurdle remains securing an agreement with the U.S. Congress. Lawmakers are pushing for a ban on TikTok unless ByteDance agrees to sell the app’s U.S. operations.

With multiple stakeholders and conflicting reports, the future of TikTok remains uncertain. Yet we’ll keep you updated as more developments unfold.