TikTok Judge Tells U.S. to Delay Ban or Argue for It

The transcript discusses the ongoing negotiations and legal proceedings surrounding the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. It highlights the back-and-forth between the Trump administration and Bytedance, the company behind TikTok, as they navigate deadlines and legal challenges. Two main outcomes are considered: a deal allowing Bytedance to retain control with Oracle and Walmart's involvement, or an outright ban of TikTok in the U.S. The situation is complex, involving multiple stakeholders and legal hurdles.

What was President Trump's initial stance on the TikTok deal?

• He wanted TikTok to remain unchanged.

• He wanted Oracle to have total control.

• He opposed any deal.

• He gave his blessing in concept.

What legal action did Bytedance take regarding the ban deadline?

• They filed for a permanent injunction.

• They requested a preliminary injunction.

• They ignored the deadline.

• They agreed to the ban.

What would happen if the TikTok app is banned in the US?

• It would become more popular.

• It would receive more updates.

• It would be removed from app stores.

• It would remain available on app stores.

If the deal goes through, who would control the algorithms?

• Oracle

• The US Government

• Walmart

• Bytedance

What is one possible outcome if the TikTok deal does not proceed?

• TikTok expands its US operations.

• TikTok becomes a US-owned company.

• TikTok merges with another app.

• TikTok is banned from the US market.