October 1, 2025
As Donald Trump signed an executive order for the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a U.S. group, he joked he would make its algorithm “100 % MAGA,” though he added all views would be “treated fairly.”
In a high-profile signing ceremony at the White House, Donald Trump signed an executive order paving the way for a Chinese-owned TikTok entity, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations to an American consortium. The deal is designed to address national security concerns over TikTok’s foreign ownership and data access, while preserving the app’s presence in the United States. The Independent+1
Amid the formalities, Trump made a striking remark:
“If I could make it one hundred percent MAGA, I would.” He then added, somewhat more diplomatically, “But it’s not going to work out that way, unfortunately … everyone’s going to be treated fairly.” The Independent
His quip drew immediate attention, as it touched on the sensitive interface between technology, content algorithms, and political influence. The statement raised concerns that a future U.S.-controlled TikTok might tilt algorithmic recommendations toward conservative or MAGA-aligned content, even though Trump insisted on equal treatment of all philosophies. opb+2The Independent+2
