Trump, TikTok and Elon Musk

TikTok CEO reaching out to Elon Musk on Trump administration tech policy: Report
As TikTok faces a ban in the United States if it does not divest from its China-based owner, the CEO of the popular social media platform has reportedly been messaging Elon Musk on topics ranging from President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration to potential tech policy it could implement.
TikTok CEO reaching out to Elon Musk for information on Trump presidency: WSJ
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has been reaching out to President-elect Trump confidante Elon Musk, who also owns X, in an effort to find out the new administration's tech policy plans.
TikTok CEO Sought Musk's Input Ahead of Trump Administration, WSJ Reports
Both executives have not discussed specific measures to keep TikTok running in the United States, the Journal reported, adding that Chew has kept ByteDance's senior leadership inf
TikTok CEO Seeks Musk’s Counsel on Incoming Trump Administration
The popular video app and Chinese parent ByteDance view the rival social-media owner as conduit to the president-elect.
‘First buddy’ Elon Musk is a source of insight into Trump for TikTok’s CEO as key deadline looms, report says
Musk was asked for his opinions on an array of issues, including the incoming Trump administration and potential tech policy, the Wall Street Journal said.
TikTok CEO Turns to Musk for Guidance Amid Trump Policy Concerns, WSJ Reports
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has reportedly consulted Elon Musk for insights on navigating potential U.S. tech policy shifts under the Trump administration, according to the Wall Street Journal. ByteDance executives

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