President Trump Approves Proposed TikTok Deal With Oracle, Walmart

President Trump approves a deal involving TikTok, Walmart, and Oracle, addressing national security concerns. Oracle will host TikTok's data, while Walmart provides e-commerce services. Oracle's ties to Trump are noted. The deal follows threats to ban TikTok and WeChat over security issues. A judge blocked the WeChat ban, citing First Amendment concerns. TikTok plans to hire 25,000 people and contribute $5 billion to U.S. education.

What companies are involved in the proposed TikTok deal?

• Amazon and Microsoft

• Walmart and Oracle

• Google and Facebook

• Apple and IBM

Why was Oracle chosen for the TikTok deal?

• Its cloud infrastructure is faster and more secure

• It has the largest number of data centers

• It offered the lowest bid

• It has no ties to the US government

What concerns has President Trump raised about TikTok?

• Environmental impact

• National security and privacy

• Monopoly practices

• Lack of innovation

What was the US administration's stance on TikTok and WeChat before the deal?

• They were to merge with US companies

• They were to receive government funding

• They were to be banned from operating in the US

• They were to be promoted in the US

What is one of the commitments TikTok made as part of the deal?

• To stop all operations in Europe

• To reduce its workforce by 25,000

• To contribute $5 billion to an American education fund

• To relocate its headquarters to China