TikTok has begun restoring its services in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump intervened to prevent the platform’s shutdown.
app had been temporarily suspended due to a law mandating its parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations by Sunday, January 19, 2025, or face a ban.
In response to the looming ban, President-elect Trump announced plans to issue an executive order on Monday to delay the law’s enforcement.
He also proposed a joint venture allowing U.S. entities to acquire a 50% stake in TikTok, aiming to address national security concerns while keeping the platform operational.
Following Trump’s assurances, TikTok resumed services for existing users, though the app remains unavailable for new downloads on the Apple App Store. The company is working on a long-term solution to maintain its U.S. operations.
This development comes after the Supreme Court upheld the ban, and President Trump discussed TikTok in a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, although China did not mention it in its readout.
While TikTok’s immediate future in the U.S. appears secure, ongoing discussions between ByteDance and U.S. officials will determine the platform’s long-term viability in the American market.
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