TikTok, Elon Musk

Who Might Buy TikTok? From MrBeast to Elon Musk, Here Are the Top Contenders
Content creator Jimmy Donaldson, known on the Internet as MrBeast, has made it clear he is interested in buying TikTok. Donaldson has the most subscribers of any user on YouTube— over 340 million—and boasts over 113 million TikTok followers.
Here's Who Could Buy TikTok, From Elon Musk to Netflix
The app, which was set to be banned, now has a bit more time to find a home and address national security issues
Why China may be OK with TikTok selling to Elon Musk
After years of rejecting the idea of a sale of TikTok’s US assets to an American buyer in order to avert a ban, China and ByteDance may have found an owner they could live with: Elon Musk.
Who could buy TikTok to avoid app's ban? Newest name being shared: Elon Musk
As the Jan. 19 date for a TikTok ban approaches, another name is emerging as a potential buyer: SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who already owns X.
Elon Musk buying TikTok seems like a stretch — but we're in a weird time, so here's why it could make sense
Elon Musk swooping in to buy TikTok before a US ban is set to bite? It seems like a stretch, but it could also make some sense, Peter Kafka writes.
Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - Who might buy TikTok?
Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that China was considering a TikTok sale to Elon Musk, the world's richest man and a close ally of President Trump, who already owns the social media platform X.
Donald Trump open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok
The president said he’s also open to another tech giant to acquire TikTok: Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle. Ellison was present at the White House for a $500 billion AI infrastructure partnership between the Trump administration and OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle. Oracle, a software company, houses most of TikTok's servers
Elon Musk or Larry Ellison could buy TikTok, Trump says
He previously floated a joint venture, saying that the US should be entitled to half of the app.
From Elon Musk, MrBeast to Netflix: Check out potential buyers for TikTok amid US ban threat
As TikTok faces a potential ban, various bidders, including Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, are key contenders to buy the platform. Meanwhile, Netflix remains a possible option among streaming giants, though the company has not historically pursued major acquisitions.

Trump, TikTok and Microsoft

Pennsylvania official resigns after mimicking Musk’s inauguration ‘salute’ in TikTok video
A local official in Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania resigned from her position on the board of supervisors after posting a ...
These Billionaires, Companies And Investors—Elon Musk, Kevin O’Leary And More—Could Buy TikTok As Ban Starts
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.
Pa. township supervisor who mimicked Elon Musk’s salute on TikTok resigns
The board said in a statement that it intends to accept Smith’s resignation at its next meeting, adding that it “cannot and ...
Trump says he is open to Musk buying TikTok if Tesla CEO wants to do so
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was open to billionaire Elon Musk buying social media app TikTok if the Tesla ...
Vine co-founder launches meme cryptocurrency days after TikTok's brief shutdown; value soars
The newly launched $VINE spiked in value after Elon Musk teased a possible comeback of the discontinued app. Here's what it ...
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TikTok's fate remains unclear. Here's who wants to purchase the social media platform
More:ByteDance director Bill Ford says deal coming to save TikTok in the U.S. Musk and Ellison aren't the only two with their eyes on TikTok though. Here's who else has expressed interest in ...
Elon Musk’s X and Bluesky look to cash in on TikTok uncertainties with new video features
X and Bluesky have announced they are launching custom video feeds as TikTok faces an uncertain future in the U.S.