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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 5 MIN

Trump backed TikTok's New American Owners

from Elon Musk Podcast · host Stage Zero

TikTok finalized its U.S. spinoff with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX taking 45% ownership while ByteDance keeps 19.9%. I break down the $14 billion deal structure, explain why critics say it may not satisfy the original law, and reveal what ByteDance still controls after the sale.

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