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Senate Democrat Asks Trump for TikTok Divestiture Details
Senator Markey demands answers on algorithm control, licensing terms, and China’s approval amid national security concerns and a 120-day divestiture deadline.
- On Nov 24, Senator Ed Markey wrote to President Donald Trump asking detailed questions about the proposed TikTok divestiture, while the White House did not immediately respond.
- President Trump signed an executive order on September 25 delaying enforcement until January 20, giving 120 days for the TikTok sale to meet security requirements affecting 170 million Americans.
- Senator Markey pressed whether TikTok US is licensing the algorithm or receiving a one-time transfer, while US representative John Moolenaar warned such licensing raises serious concerns.
- Markey warned the White House has ignored questions, violated the 2024 law, and unlawfully extended divestment deadlines, urging Congress and the American people to verify if China approved the deal.
- Technical provisions include the algorithm being retrained and monitored by US security partners under the new joint venture, while ByteDance retains less than 20 percent ownership of TikTok US per the 2024 law.
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