Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are
Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.
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Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal
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Trump says he won’t let TikTok stay dark
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Trump says he will ‘most likely’ give TikTok extension to avoid ban
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Trump says he ‘most likely’ will give TikTok 90-day extension
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Trump says he discussed TikTok in first call with Xi since 2021
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White House says TikTok ban will fall to Trump administration
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TikTok CEO will attend Trump's inauguration, sources say
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Trump Adviser Says President-Elect Seeks a Way to ‘Preserve’ TikTok
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Trump will 'put measures in place' to stop TikTok ban, top adviser says
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TikTok and Google CEOs to attend Trump inauguration, sources say
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Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok
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Trump will 'find a way' to preserve TikTok, Waltz says
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U.S. Blocks Imports From 37 More Chinese Companies Over Forced-Labor Concerns
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Newsom concerned Trump will try to withhold California aid
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Germany backs easing some Syria sanctions, pledges €50 million in aid
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As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
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Hungarian energy bid under review over Russia concerns, says Romanian minister
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Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans
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