The claim
Donald Trump Purchased Tik Tok !!
Original publisher’s rating
False
Reviewed by Factcrescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·
Read the original fact check ↗Original review summary
The review found no official announcements, reports, or filings showing that Trump had acquired TikTok. It says TikTok remained owned by ByteDance and that Trump’s January 20, 2025 executive order extended the time to explore a solution rather than confirming a purchase.[S1]
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- [S1] Factcrescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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