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Senator Raises Questions About Reported $10 Billion Payment to Trump Administration for TikTok U.S. Deal, Including Whether President Requested Any Compensation for Himself

Variety DigitalMarch 18, 2026Todd SpanglerRead original

Last updated Mar 18, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

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Investors including Oracle and Silver Lake that acquired stakes in the new TikTok U.S. joint venture are reportedly paying a $10 billion fee to the Trump administration as part of the deal — and now a senior Democratic senator is looking for answers about the arrangement. In January, under a deal brokered by the Trump […]