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Oracle and Microsoft reportedly bidding to take over TikTok
Elon Musk, Frank McCourt, and Kevin O’Leary were also reportedly interested in acquiring TikTok.

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Oracle, in collaboration with a group of investors, including Microsoft, is reportedly in discussions to acquire
The proposed deal would allow ByteDance,
Although the White House is involved in negotiating the deal, President Donald Trump denied working directly with Oracle, stating he had spoken to numerous parties about
Oracle and investors eye TikTok takeover
Trump expressed interest in ensuring TikTok’s continuation in the US, emphasizing its potential benefits if a deal could be secured.
He noted that Congress had provided a 90-day window to resolve the issue, with a decision expected within 30 days.
Other prominent figures, including Elon Musk, real estate magnate Frank McCourt, and Shark Tank host Kevin O’Leary, were also reportedly interested in acquiring
Trump previously expressed a preference for Larry Ellison, Oracle’s co-founder, to take ownership of the platform.
Oracle already plays a significant role in supporting
A deal with Oracle could enable the company to monitor and oversee
NPR sources indicated that minimizing ByteDance’s control is a central objective of the negotiations.
Microsoft’s role in the talks remains unclear, though the company previously partnered with Oracle and Walmart in a 2020 bid for
Walmart is reportedly not involved this time, citing concerns about the app’s high valuation.
This development follows an executive order issued by Trump, which granted
Trump had also suggested a potential joint venture, where US investors would own a 50 percent stake in
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