The White House is reportedly giving serious consideration to a proposal from Oracle to oversee TikTok’s U.S. operations.
This development comes as the popular short-form video app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, faces mounting pressure over data privacy and potential ties to the Chinese government.
According to a March 16, 2025, report from Yahoo News, Oracle has emerged as a “leading contender” to manage TikTok in the U.S., with ByteDance favoring the tech giant for the role.
The report, originally sourced from The Information, notes that the White House’s deliberations on this proposal mark a new chapter in the long-standing debate over TikTok’s future in the United States.
The article emphasizes that any agreement would need to address lingering security concerns, particularly from congressional lawmakers wary of Chinese influence.
Politico provided additional details on March 16, 2025, confirming that Oracle is accelerating talks with White House officials.
The outlet reported that key congressional figures, including Republicans skeptical of China’s role in the app, are scheduled to meet with Oracle representatives this week to discuss the proposal.
However, a major sticking point remains: the extent to which ByteDance, TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company, would retain influence over the app’s operations or its powerful algorithm.
Critics argue that without a complete overhaul of TikTok’s underlying technology, vulnerabilities could persist, potentially allowing the Chinese government to access American user data.
Adding to the narrative, Seeking Alpha reported on March 16, 2025, that the White House is “looking closely” at Oracle’s bid, framing it as part of a broader effort to resolve TikTok’s status ahead of an early April deadline.
This aligns with comments from Senator JD Vance, who, in a March 14 interview with NBC News, expressed optimism about reaching a deal.
Former President Donald Trump also hinted at the possibility earlier this year, telling reporters in January that he was open to Oracle founder Larry Ellison acquiring TikTok.
Trump later claimed his administration was negotiating with “four different groups,” though Oracle appears to have taken the lead.
The deal, tentatively dubbed “Project Texas 2.0” by some sources, builds on earlier efforts to isolate TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese roots.
A March 17, 2025, post on X from @Forex_Fix referenced Oracle’s ongoing discussions with the White House, suggesting the company could oversee TikTok as part of this initiative.
However, as Politico noted, congressional “China hawks” remain unconvinced.
One source told the outlet that relying on Oracle to safeguard data might not eliminate risks if ByteDance retains any operational control, likening it to trusting a third party to block a “back door” to sensitive information.
The stakes are high. TikTok’s massive U.S. user base—estimated at over 100 million—makes it a cultural and economic juggernaut, but its Chinese ownership has fueled bipartisan calls for action.
Last year’s sweeping ban, supported by both parties, underscored these concerns, and any new arrangement must satisfy lawmakers that national security is protected.
As Yahoo News pointed out, the White House’s approach to this deal has not been fully detailed publicly, leaving room for speculation about its ultimate scope and feasibility.
For now, the Oracle proposal represents a potential compromise: keeping TikTok alive in the U.S. under American oversight while addressing—at least superficially—the fears that have dogged it for years.
Whether this satisfies Congress, the public, and security experts remains to be seen.
With meetings underway and a deadline looming, the coming weeks will likely determine whether Oracle can turn this consideration into a concrete resolution—or if TikTok’s American future remains in limbo.
