Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy

For many of America’s 170 million TikTok users, US President Donald Trump’s move to delay a legal ban of the popular social media platform was cause for celebration.

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Jan 16, 2025Only lean-left coverage:TikTok CEO set to join other tech moguls at Trump's inauguration
  2. Jan 17, 2025Everything Trump Has Said About the TikTok Ban
  3. Jan 18, 2025Trump says he will ‘most likely' give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a ban
  4. Jan 20, 2025From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift
  5. Jan 21, 2025Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy

Who covered each development

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How each side is putting it

Left

16 viewpoints
Slate MagazineLeft· 616d ago

Trump Tried to Ban TikTok. Now He’s Its Hero. What Happened?

CNNLean Left· 616d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy

The Daily DotLeft· 617d ago

'Handing Trump a win': Democrat leaders blasted for getting 'absolutely played' on TikTok ban

QuartzLean Left· 617d ago

TikTok goes back online as Trump says he'll delay a U.S. ban

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Bangor Daily News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, +1 more
Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

Center

17 viewpoints
Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· KTVZ Bend, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, +2 more
KTVZ BendCenter· 616d ago

Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 616d ago

Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy

Local News 8Center· 616d ago

Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy

KVIA El PasoCenter· 616d ago

Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy

The HillCenter· 616d ago

Trump faces TikTok backlash

ForbesCenter· 616d ago

TikTok Still Off App Stores As Trump Freezes Ban—Here’s What To Know

NewsweekCenter· 616d ago

Is TikTok blocking anti-Trump content? What we know

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, The Republic, +5 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

The RepublicCenter· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump’s TikTok shift

WUSA9Center· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

KOB 4Center· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

La Crosse TribuneCenter· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

Right

10 viewpoints
ObserverLean Right· 616d ago

TikTok’s Future Is Now Tied to Trump Tariffs on $500B of China Imports

FOX BusinessLean Right· 617d ago

Trump evolves from backing TikTok ban to being seen as app's savior

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift - The Daily Reporter

New York PostLean Right· 617d ago

TikTok awaits Trump reprieve as China signals it is open to deal

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Daily Journal, Winchester Star, +1 more
Daily JournalLean Right· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

Winchester StarLean Right· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

MyNorthwestLean Right· 617d ago

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

7 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 617d ago

Did Trump’s promise bring back TikTok in the US?

The GuardianLean Left· 617d ago

Why is TikTok back working again in US as Trump takes office?

GizmodoLeft· 618d ago

TikTok Returns in the U.S. After Trump Promises To Delay Ban

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 618d ago

Trump says he will delay TikTok ban after US access blocked – DW

VarietyLean Left· 619d ago

Donald Trump Says He Will ‘Most Likely’ Give TikTok 90 More Days to Avoid U.S. Ban Once in Office: ‘We Have to Look at It Carefully’

Center

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