Trump, TikTok and Elon Musk

TikTok CEO reaching out to Elon Musk on Trump administration tech policy: Report
As TikTok faces a ban in the United States if it does not divest from its China-based owner, the CEO of the popular social media platform has reportedly been messaging Elon Musk on topics ranging from President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration to potential tech policy it could implement.
TikTok CEO reaching out to Elon Musk for information on Trump presidency: WSJ
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has been reaching out to President-elect Trump confidante Elon Musk, who also owns X, in an effort to find out the new administration's tech policy plans.
TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports
ByteDance-owned TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew has sought input on U.S. matters from Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter.
TikTok CEO Seeks Musk’s Counsel on Incoming Trump Administration
The popular video app and Chinese parent ByteDance view the rival social-media owner as conduit to the president-elect.
‘First buddy’ Elon Musk is a source of insight into Trump for TikTok’s CEO as key deadline looms, report says
Musk was asked for his opinions on an array of issues, including the incoming Trump administration and potential tech policy, the Wall Street Journal said.
TikTok CEO Turns to Musk for Guidance Amid Trump Policy Concerns, WSJ Reports
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has reportedly consulted Elon Musk for insights on navigating potential U.S. tech policy shifts under the Trump administration, according to the Wall Street Journal. ByteDance executives
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Elon Musk has a 'serious conflict of interest' due to xAI and his relationship with Trump, LinkedIn cofounder says
An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman said Elon Musk has a "serious ...
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump seem besotted. Where is their bromance headed?
The pair have been inseparable since the election, with Mr Musk accompanying Mr Trump to Washington to meet Republicans in ...
Elon Musk shares wild conspiracy as to why Ellen DeGeneres has left the United States
Musk’s post comes after reports that DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi moved to the United Kingdom. While rumors have ...
Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk joke about purchasing MSNBC
Donald Trump Jr. and tech billionaire Elon Musk joked on Friday about purchasing MSNBC. It started with Trump Jr., ...
Elon Musk teases potential MSNBC offer: 'How much does it cost?'
Musk made a similar comment on social media years before he acquired X (then Twitter) in 2022.
Trump team weaponizes Elon Musk in threat to senators who won’t confirm cabinet picks
Donald Trump ’s team has threatened to weaponize Elon Musk against any Republican senators who plan to block the confirmation ...
Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term
Donald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations.
Trump is pushing his own running mate aside for Elon Musk
At his side has been First Buddy Elon Musk, the billionaire who once said he’d rather “stay out of politics” and then set ...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Warns U.S. ‘Bankruptcy’ Is Coming ‘Super Fast’ Without A Dogecoin Inspired ‘Fix’
Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has predicted the U.S. could collapse into bankruptcy "super fast"—joking he will "fix" it with a ...