On September 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order designed to prevent a potential ban on TikTok while addressing national security concerns. The Executive Order establishes a framework for TikTok’s U.S. operations to be managed by a new joint-venture company, which will be majority-owned by American investors. This arrangement stipulates that ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, will hold less than 20% of the stock, allowing U.S. security measures to oversee the app’s operations to protect American user data.

The divestiture plan guarantees that sensitive U.S. user data will be securely stored within the United States and monitored by Oracle, a trusted technology partner. Additionally, it enforces strict oversight of TikTok’s algorithms and content moderation processes to guard against foreign influence. The Executive Order temporarily suspends enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act for 120 days to allow for this transition.

President Trump stated that this agreement not only safeguards national security but also supports the livelihoods of millions of American content creators and businesses that rely on TikTok. The administration estimates that maintaining TikTok will contribute approximately $178 billion in economic activity over the next four years and sustain numerous jobs nationwide. This decision aligns with Trump’s broader strategy of prioritizing American interests in international economic agreements and national security measures.

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