The clock is ticking on a possible **TikTok ban**, with the threat of a **total shutdown** hanging in the balance unless significant changes happen to alter the app’s trajectory.

During a recent episode of *The Daily Show*, host **Jordan Klepper** examined various scenarios that might rescue TikTok, including the possibility of it being sold to a U.S. entity, like **Elon Musk**.

“Absolutely! There’s a glimmer of hope that TikTok could be acquired by one of America’s numerous affluent oddballs,” Klepper joked, showing a montage of potential purchasers. “It seems Lex Luthor wasn’t an option. So this is the finest America can present. I actually caught myself saying, ‘Man, I really hope TikTok lands in the hands of someone rational, like MrBeast.'”

Klepper also pointed out an unexpected turn of events: **Donald Trump**, who once advocated for a TikTok ban, now asserts his support for the app. In a compilation of footage, Trump attributes his winning the youth vote to TikTok, claiming it was by “34” or “36” points—although he inconsistently alternates between those numbers.

“That’s correct. TikTok aided Trump, so now TikTok is in the clear,” Klepper quipped. “And if you’re curious whether Trump captured the youth vote by 34 points or 36 points, the reality is he actually **lost the youth vote by 11 points**.”

For those exploring other options should TikTok face a ban, there are numerous **emerging platforms** gaining momentum that could potentially take its place.