TikTok Returns After Temporary Shutdown: President-elect Trump Intervenes
As of today, TikTok is back. President-elect Donald Trump has announced that after he is sworn in tomorrow, he plans to issue an executive order to delay a Supreme Court order banning TikTok in the United States. The app had temporarily shut down for about 12 hours due to concerns about its ties to China.
TikTok Resumes Operations After 12-Hour Shutdown
Lauren Pozen is in Culver City at the headquarters with what’s next for the app. Trump said on his first day in office, he plans to issue an executive order to pause the ban. After going dark for 12 hours, TikTok is back.
Message to TikTok Users: “Thanks for Your Patience and Support”
Users saw a message Sunday after logging in that read, “Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.” The owner voluntarily shut down service in the U.S. on Saturday night after the Supreme Court upheld a law that banned it over concerns about its ties to China.
TikTok’s Roller Coaster Ride: From Ban to Reopening
It was a roller coaster. Initially, it was announced that the app would be banned on the 19th, but on the 18th, users were surprised by the shutdown. Now, TikTok is back.
Creators Rely on TikTok for Business and Income
Creators say TikTok is an essential platform for their business. It’s a one-stop shop with all the services, and for many, it’s a way to earn money. Many creators consider it to be more impactful than Instagram.
TikTok and National Security Concerns: Trump Enforces the Law
On Sunday, President-elect Trump enforced the law requiring a deal to protect the country’s national security. This move helped facilitate the platform’s return to the U.S., reassuring TikTok service providers.
TikTok Thanks Trump for Clearing the Path to Restoration
Within hours, TikTok was up and running again. The platform thanked President-elect Trump in a statement, saying, “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to the service providers that they will face no penalties for providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive.”
Congress Could Determine TikTok’s Future in the U.S.
To keep TikTok online for good, experts say Congress would have to pass a law reversing the old one or force the sale to an acceptable buyer. Legal experts suggest that the enforcement of the law is the key issue, and it sounds like President Trump is unlikely to enforce it.
Uncertainty Around TikTok’s Future: Users Await Next Moves
TikTok users are anxious to see what will happen next. It is certainly going to be a roller coaster of emotions. There’s a lot of interest, but the owners have been adamant about not wanting to sell the platform.
Trump’s Executive Order: A Step Toward Reviving TikTok Access
TikTok announced on Sunday that its services in the U.S. have been restored after President-elect Donald Trump expressed plans to revive access to the China-based video-sharing platform through an executive order once he takes office on Monday. Trump stated that the platform’s access in the U.S. would be restored, contingent on American investors holding at least 50% ownership of TikTok.
TikTok’s Return: Questions About Executive Action and Legislation
TikTok credited Trump’s intervention for providing “clarity and assurance” to its service providers, enabling the app’s rapid return. The law, signed by President Joe Biden last April, required ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest the app by January 19 to avoid a ban. While Trump’s move has sparked hope among TikTok users, questions remain about how he will reconcile his executive action with the existing legislation.