Trump extends TikTok reprieve as deal nears

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President Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House en route to London on Sept. 16, 2025. (Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images)President Trump is holding off enforcement of a nationwide ban on TikTok until mid-December according to an executive order issued on Tuesday. TikTok dominates the market when it comes to social media video apps. The law banning TikTok went into effect on the eve of Trump’s inauguration in January. Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to speak on Friday to complete the deal, he said.