Microsoft, which declined to comment on the president’s remarks, had discussed buying TikTok in 2020, when Trump tried to force a sale of the app in his first term.

President Donald Trump told reporters Saturday, "Numerous people are talking to me, very substantial people, about buying" TikTok.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Perplexity AI has presented a new proposal to TikTok’s parent company that would allow the U.S. government to own up to 50% of a new entity that merges Perplexity with TikTok’s U.S. business, according to a person familiar with the matter.

President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.

During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump repeatedly spoke against banning TikTok. In a December 2024 filing with the U.S. Supreme Court, Trump said he opposes a ban and "seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office."

Earlier reports said the White House's plan to save the app involves tapping Oracle. Read more at straitstimes.com.

President Donald J. Trump fielded questions from reporters aboard Air Force One on January 25, covering issues ranging from international relations to domestic policies during a press gaggle en route to Miami,

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said he had not spoken to Oracle's Larry Ellison about buying the app.

and he added a 20-minute Q&A with reporters aboard Air Force One to the mix Saturday night. He held forth on everything from the color of the presidential plane to the fate of TikTok, Greenland ...

During a flight from Las Vegas to Florida, President Trump discussed various topics including changing the colour of Air Force One, TikTok's acquisition, and his vision for Greenland and Canada. He confirmed discussions with potential buyers for TikTok,