US President Donald Trump hints at extending TikTok divestment deadline for ByteDance

US President Donald Trump has signalled that he may grant China-based tech firm ByteDance additional time to divest its American operations of the popular short-form video platform, TikTok, reported Reuters.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, Trump reiterated his intention to potentially delay the current divestment deadline, originally set for 19 June. The remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny over TikTok’s ownership and its influence on US users, particularly younger demographics.

Trump previously announced in May that he was open to pushing back the deadline, citing TikTok’s role in helping him connect with younger voters during the 2024 presidential campaign. He again acknowledged the app’s impact during his latest comments, suggesting its political relevance may play a role in any forthcoming decision.

(This is a developing story, check for more updates later.)