The Trump administration is poised to receive $10 billion as part of the deal allowing TikTok to operate in the United States. This substantial sum comes from a group of investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, which acquired stakes in TikTok's US entity, known as TikTok USDS Joint Venture.
Initially, these investors paid a $2.5 billion fee to the administration when the agreement was finalized in January. Reports indicate that further payments will continue until the total reaches the agreed amount of $10 billion. Additionally, the valuation of TikTok's US entity stands at $14 billion, as noted by Vice President JD Vance.
The Trump administration has a history of engaging in significant corporate deals, having previously invested $8.9 billion in Intel, which resulted in a nearly 9 percent equity stake. Furthermore, in May, the administration received a Boeing 747-8 as a gift from the Qatari government, highlighting its involvement in high-profile transactions.