Summary
President Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has been mentioned as a possible candidate for a seat on TikTok's board as the company comes under U.S. ownership. This proposal is intended to make the app more appealing to young users, though it's unclear if it will happen. The move comes after TikTok, which has many American users, faced scrutiny over national security concerns.
Key Facts
- Jack Advent, Trump's former social media manager, suggested Barron Trump for a role on the TikTok board.
- The suggestion aims to boost TikTok's popularity among young people.
- TikTok has around 170 million users in the U.S.
- American lawmakers previously raised concerns about TikTok affecting national security.
- TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, was required to sell its U.S. arm to avoid a ban.
- President Trump signed an order allowing TikTok to stay active if it transferred U.S. assets to American investors.
- Barron Trump is focused on his studies at New York University.
- Barron Trump previously started a real-estate business and is involved with the Trump family's crypto venture.
