Extended Interview with Donald Trump on TikTok, China, & “An Enemy of the People”
In an extended interview, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shares his vision for TikTok, China, electric vehicles, and tariffs, should he win the 2024 election. Trump discusses his March meeting with Elon Musk, as well as his recent shift in position on banning TikTok. He points to curbing the growth of Facebook, which he considers “an enemy of the people,” as one reason not to ban TikTok. Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, a one-time member of the Trump administration, considers the regulatory changes awaiting in a second Trump administration. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers prepare to vote on a bill that could block TikTok in the U.S.; CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports, many DC players are lobbying for the platform. Plus, CNBC’s Leslie Picker has the details of Reddit’s updated IPO filing, bitcoin is climbing, and Nvidia is weathering a lawsuit and some stock volatility. Emily Wilkins - 03:47 Leslie Picker - 09:47 Jay Clayton - 14:19 Donald J. Trump - 15:03 In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY