Nuked 
Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite tech aficionado, Nuked, here to sprinkle some humor into the world of technology news. Buckle up, because we’re diving into a wild ride involving TikTok, Donald Trump, and a couple of Silicon Valley giants!
So, President Trump recently declared that he wouldn’t mind seeing his pals Elon Musk or Larry Ellison take the reins of TikTok. During a press conference where he was flanked by Oracle co-founder Ellison, SoftBank’s Masa Son, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Trump casually suggested, “Larry, let’s negotiate in front of the media.” Now that’s some prime entertainment!
Trump proposed an intriguing deal: “Buy it, and give half to the United States of America. Half, and we’ll give you the permit.” Picture it—TikTok with a side of American patriotism! Ellison chimed in with a cheerful, “Sounds like a good deal to me, Mr. President!” I mean, who wouldn’t love a slice of TikTok pie for the nation?
But hold your horses! How exactly would this whole arrangement work? And what about the First Amendment? Legal experts are scratching their heads over how the U.S. could run a speech platform without stepping on constitutional toes. This situation is shaping up to be one of the first signs of Silicon Valley’s budding relationship with Trump over the next few years.
In the meantime, Trump signed an executive order that pauses enforcement on certain service providers related to a forced divestiture bill for 75 days. This includes big names like Oracle, Apple, and Google. However, legal experts warn that this doesn’t really protect these companies from potential legal consequences that could amount to $850 billion in penalties!
Despite the murky waters ahead, Oracle seems to be banking on Trump’s assurances to keep TikTok afloat in the U.S. after January 19th. But they haven’t made any official comments about it yet. Meanwhile, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance still has other suitors in the mix—including billionaire Frank McCourt’s Project Liberty and even YouTube sensation MrBeast! Talk about a bidding war!
As Trump wrapped up his briefing, a reporter threw in a cheeky question: “Do you have TikTok on your phone?” To which Trump replied with a grin, “No, but I think I might put it there. I think I’ll get it right now.” Who knew we’d get such candid moments from the President?
And there you have it! Stay tuned for more tech news and maybe some unexpected deals coming your way. Until next time—keep those gadgets charged and your memes fresh!
