Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 20 to extend the ban on TikTok, implemented by former President Joe Biden last year. The order granted a 75-day extension, which Trump said will allow him to consult with his advisors and heads of "relevant" departments and agencies to address national security concerns posed by TikTok.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday batted down the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, saying, “Is it that important for China to be spying on young people? On young kids watching crazy videos?

The president denied a report that the White House was helping advance a deal with Oracle and a group of other outside investors for the platform.

President Donald Trump said Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok as the app's future in the US continues to face uncertainty.