President Donald Trump announced that a deal with TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, will be finalized before the April 5 deadline. He mentioned significant interest from potential buyers, stating, "There’s tremendous interest in TikTok." The deadline was extended in January after an executive order. Reports indicate that Blackstone is considering acquiring a stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations, potentially joining existing investors. Trump remains open to further extending the deadline if necessary, emphasizing the importance of the app's survival.