White House Poised to Announce Move on TikTok’s U.S. Operations

  • President said he’ll issue decision about video app Saturday
  • Microsoft had been considering bid for ByteDance-owned TikTok
Donald Trump boards Air Force One in Tampa, Florida, July 31.Photographer: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
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The Trump administration is poised to announce a decision on Chinese-owned TikTok, potentially preventing the popular music-video app from operating in the U.S. and escalating the administration’s clash with China, a White House official said.

President Donald Trump’s determination may come within hours, said the official, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.