TikTok has restored its services in the United States (US) following a brief nationwide shutdown caused by a federal ban over national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership.
The ban, which took effect on Sunday, temporarily forced
TikTok offline, leaving over 170 million US users without access to the
platform.
It also led to the app being removed from Apple and Google’s
digital stores in compliance with federal regulations.
However, Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, pledged to
delay the enforcement of the ban through an executive order on his first day in
office.
In a statement on X, TikTok appreciated Trump for providing
“the necessary clarity and assurance” for service providers to support the app
without fear of penalties.
“In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the
process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the
necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no
penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7
million small businesses to thrive,” the company said.
“It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against
arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution
that keeps TikTok in the United States.”
According to reports, some users gained partial access to
TikTok shortly after the announcement, although the app remains unavailable for
download on Apple and Google’s stores.
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