Yes. He really thinks he can just make demands like this.
Cue the excuse makers.
www.cnn.com
Cue the excuse makers.
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Trump's demand that the US get a cut of TikTok's sale could set a dangerous precedent
TikTok is up for grabs. But while the popular short-form video app likely won't lack for suitors, President Donald Trump says the US government needs to get a "substantial amount of money" as part of any deal.
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