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Donald Trump: “What I'm thinking of saying to someone is buy it and give half to the US, half, and we'll give you a permit.”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2025
What I'm thinking of saying to someone is buy it and give half to the US, half, and we'll give you a permit.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
bbc.com

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Trump suggests a compromise for TikTok's ownership involving shared ownership with the US.

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