TikTok Denies Rumors of U.S. Sale to Elon Musk

TikTok has dismissed rumors about a potential sale of its U.S. operations to Elon Musk, calling the reports "pure fiction."

In an official statement, the company stated that these claims have no basis in reality. This comes after Bloomberg reported that Chinese officials were considering selling TikTok U.S. to Musk amid mounting pressure from U.S. lawmakers seeking to ban the app.

Some insiders speculated that such a deal could serve as a workaround to avoid potential sanctions or a forced ban in the U.S. However, TikTok has firmly denied any plans to sell its American division, emphasizing that no such discussions are taking place.

For years, TikTok has faced scrutiny from U.S. authorities over national security concerns and allegations that user data could be exploited for political purposes. While the threat of a ban remains, TikTok insists it will continue to fight against restrictions rather than pursue a sale.