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Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - Who might buy TikTok?

Updated: Jan 31, 2025

Several potential US buyers have expressed interest in purchasing the social media platform.

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"I might become you guys' new CEO! I'm super excited!" Donaldson said from a private jet. He then proceeded to promise $10,000 to five random new followers.

The internet creator's post has been viewed more than 73 million times since Monday. Donaldson said he could not share details about his bid, but promised: "Just know, it's gonna be crazy."

Donaldson is one of multiple suitors who have expressed interest in purchasing TikTok, the wildly popular social media platform that's become the subject of a fast-moving political drama in the United States.

Last year, then-President Joe Biden signed a law that gave TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance until 19 January to sell the platform or face a ban in the United States.

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