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TikTok Restored in the U.S. After Federal Ban and Trump Intervention
TikTok users across the United States are celebrating after the popular social media app came back online Sunday following a brief outage caused by a federal ban. The platform, owned by China-based company ByteDance, went dark late Saturday night due to concerns over national security and its ties to the Chinese government.
The restoration came after President-elect Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, urging service providers to keep TikTok operational. "I'm asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark," Trump wrote, adding that Americans deserved to enjoy the app, particularly during his inauguration events.
In a statement, TikTok thanked Trump and his team for providing "necessary clarity and assurance" to service providers, enabling the platform’s return. The president-elect also announced plans to issue an executive order upon taking office, giving ByteDance a 90-day extension to negotiate a sale that includes 50% American ownership.
The federal ban had been prompted by fears that ByteDance could share American user data with the Chinese government or manipulate content. TikTok has denied these allegations and emphasized its commitment to safeguarding user privacy.
As users return to the app, TikTok says it is actively collaborating with Trump’s administration to develop a long-term solution to satisfy U.S. security concerns.
For now, TikTok is back, and its devoted users are celebrating what they call "immaculate vibes." However, the clock is ticking as negotiations for a partial sale continue, with national security and corporate partnerships hanging in the balance.
By: NBC Palm Springs
January 20, 2025
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