Donald Trump seeks a "bidding war" for the app after years of pressure on ByteDance to sell its US operations over security concerns.

President Trump said he “would say yes” to Microsoft buying TikTok but maintained that there are many interested parties that will be bidding to buy the app before a 75-day extension to decide its fate expires in April.

This story incorporates reporting from ABC, Shacknews and USA Today.President Donald Trump announced earlier this week that Microsoft is engaged in discussions with ByteDance to acquire TikTok.

President Donald Trump is in talks with "numerous, very substantial people" about a TikTok deal - but not Oracle.

Microsoft reportedly has an interest in acquiring TikTok. According to BBC, President Donald Trump has revealed the tech company would like to purchase the platform and adds that there is “great interest in TikTok” from several companies.

Tech giant Microsoft is in discussions to buy TikTok, the popular social media app known for its short videos. This revelation came from U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed that the company is considering a bid.

Donald Trump is claiming that Microsoft might be buying TikTok, but is there any truth behind the claim, or did he just say that?

According to US President Donald Trump, Microsoft is negotiating to buy TikTok, and he wants to see a "bidding war"

President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April. “I would say yes,