The social media landscape was shaken as reports emerged that TikTok’s U.S. operations could carry a staggering $14 billion valuation under a potential deal brokered during Donald Trump’s renewed push to reshape the platform’s ownership. The figure, which far exceeds many analysts’ expectations, has left investors both surprised and cautious about the long-term viability of such a transaction.
Trump, who has consistently voiced national security concerns over TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has argued that a U.S.-based restructuring is the only way to safeguard American users’ data. The proposed valuation, however, has become a major talking point on Wall Street, with many industry watchers questioning whether the platform’s advertising revenues and growth trajectory can justify the hefty price tag.
Market experts suggest that the deal—if finalized—could mark one of the largest and most controversial transactions in the tech sector in recent years. Some investors see it as a strategic necessity to protect U.S. interests in the digital economy, while others fear it could saddle buyers with inflated costs and regulatory headaches.
As negotiations continue, one thing is clear: TikTok’s future in the U.S. will not only reshape the app’s global dominance but could also set a precedent for how governments intervene in the ownership of digital platforms.