Senate Democrats Say Trump Broke The Law
Trump Stands Strong on Trade and National Security as TikTok Deadline Looms
In a major tech and trade development, President Donald J. Trump is once again putting America First by delaying a full TikTok ban to give U.S. companies a chance to buy out the Chinese-owned platform—sending left-wing politicians into a frenzy.
TikTok, the popular short-form video app owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, has faced increasing scrutiny over national security concerns. President Trump has given the company a 75-day extension to sell the platform to an American buyer, with tech giants like Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft, and Blackstone lining up to take over.
Democrats Rage Over Trump’s Strategic Delay
Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a frequent Trump critic, exploded on social media, accusing the President of trying to turn TikTok into what he bizarrely called a “MAGA propaganda machine.”
“This is 100% illegal,” Murphy posted on X, formerly Twitter. “Trump seems to be biding time to work out a deal where one of his political allies takes over TikTok…”
Murphy, echoing liberal media talking points, also floated unverified claims that China might retain partial control—a narrative that conveniently ignores President Trump’s firm stance on cutting Chinese access to U.S. data.
Trump Defends Deal Strategy: ‘We’re Doing This for National Security’
The Trump administration emphasized the goal of the extension: secure a U.S.-led acquisition of TikTok that protects American data, promotes free-market competition, and asserts economic leverage over China.
“We hope to continue working in good faith with China,” President Trump said. “But they’re not happy about our reciprocal tariffs. This proves tariffs are the most powerful economic tool—and vital for national security.”
The President’s 34% tariff on Chinese imports has been a major pressure point, and insiders say Beijing has tried to link TikTok negotiations with demands for trade relief. But President Trump made it clear—tariffs stay unless the deal benefits American workers, American companies, and American sovereignty.
U.S. Tech Giants Express Interest as Deadline Nears
Along with Amazon and Oracle, other potential buyers include Perplexity AI and several smaller American firms. Trump hinted last week that a deal could include a “small reduction in tariffs” in exchange for full U.S. ownership of TikTok—but only if it protects U.S. interests.
“The tariffs give us great negotiating power. They always have,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “I used them well in my first administration, and now we’re taking it to a whole new level.”
Why This Matters: U.S. Security, Big Tech, and 2024 Politics
As tech and politics collide once again, one thing is clear: President Trump is playing chess while the left plays checkers. While Democrats worry about “MAGA messaging,” the Trump administration is focused on keeping U.S. data out of the hands of the Chinese Communist Party, strengthening domestic tech, and asserting global leadership through smart trade policy.
