In this photo illustration, an iPhone displays a pop-up message on the social media platform TikTok on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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TikTok became available to some U.S. users on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would sign an executive order to delay a federal ban on the app on the Monday after Inauguration Day. .
In a statement regarding Xthe company wrote that it would regain access to users in the United States.
“In agreement with our service provider, TikTok is working to restore service,” TikTok wrote. “Thank you President Trump for providing service providers with the clarity and assurance they need that there will be no penalties for bringing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and enabling over 7 million small businesses to thrive. Thank you.”
The company added that the decision is a “strong position in support of the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship.” “We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution to keep TikTok in the United States.”
This happened after President Trump wrote on his social media app: society of truth He said he plans to “issue an executive order on Monday” to extend the period until the ban goes into effect.
“I implore companies not to leave TikTok in the dark!” Trump I wrote on Sunday morning.
TikTok was shut down for U.S. users late Saturday night and removed from Apple and Google’s app stores, although some users were able to log on to the platform through mobile apps and desktops on Sunday.
The law banning TikTok was scheduled to take effect on Sunday because China-based TikTok owner ByteDance had not yet sold the company to a company outside China. The Supreme Court ruled Friday to uphold a law that bans the app and punishes third-party internet service providers, including: apple and googleif you supported TikTok on your platform after the ban went into effect.
Despite TikTok’s promise to resume service in the U.S. following President Trump’s announcement, the company’s future remains uncertain under current law.
President Trump previously said on Truth Social that he wants the U.S. to retain 50% ownership of TikTok in a joint venture to “keep TikTok in good standing and be able to maintain it.” . However, ByteDance has maintained that it has no plans to sell the company.