Bold Move Aims to Secure National Interests in Tech Industry
In a surprising development, former President Donald Trump has proposed the establishment of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund with the specific aim of acquiring the popular social media platform TikTok. This initiative reflects ongoing concerns about data security and foreign influence in the American tech landscape.
Rationale Behind the Proposal
Trump’s proposal stems from apprehensions regarding TikTok’s ownership by Chinese company ByteDance. U.S. officials have previously expressed concerns that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government, posing potential security risks. By acquiring TikTok through a sovereign wealth fund, the U.S. government would.