Legal and Financial Challenges

Any acquisition of TikTok presents significant operational, financial, and legal hurdles, with estimates of its U.S. operations valued between $40 billion and $50 billion. Legal experts indicate that the separation process will be extraordinarily complex, given the intricate regulatory landscape and the significant stakes involved. Although Musk has a history of hefty acquisitions, such as Twitter, financing another major purchase raises questions considering his existing debt obligations. Furthermore, a competitive bidding climate could emerge, involving other high-profile investors, complicating Musk's potential involvement.