Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Collaborate on TikTok Deadline Extension

With the April 5 deadline looming, lawmakers push for legislative action to avoid uncertainty over TikTok's future in the U.S.

Senate Democrats, led by Ed Markey, Chris Van Hollen, and Cory Booker, have called on President Trump to work with Congress to extend TikTok's divestment deadline to October 2025.
The lawmakers criticized Trump's January executive order extending the original January 19 deadline by 75 days, labeling it unlawful and insufficient to address legal concerns.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated Trump aims to finalize a deal by April 5 but may consider another extension if necessary.
Oracle remains a leading contender to manage TikTok's U.S. operations, though concerns persist that this may not satisfy divestiture requirements under the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act.
The Justice Department has confirmed it will not enforce the original ban, allowing TikTok to remain operational while negotiations continue.