YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has officially joined an investor group to bid for TikTok's U.S. operations.
TikTok faces a 75-day deadline to secure a non-Chinese owner or risk being banned in the United States due to national security concerns.
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MrBeast is collaborating with Jesse Tinsley, to make an all-cash offer for TikTok's U.S. operations. The investor group includes tech leaders, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals.
Earlier this month, MrBeast hinted on X (formerly Twitter) about buying TikTok to prevent a ban. His lawyer confirmed the bid is a serious initiative.
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Bid Details and Legal Context
The exact bid amount hasn’t been disclosed, but the investor group aims to keep TikTok operational for its 170 million American users while resolving legal and national security concerns. The law firm Paul Hastings is representing the group.