TikTok is gradually resuming operations in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to restore access once he takes office. The platform, which temporarily went offline before a national security ban was enforced, is now partially accessible.
In a statement, TikTok expressed gratitude to Trump for protecting service providers from penalties and advocating for the platform’s millions of users and businesses. The President-elect is working to delay the ban while negotiating a 50% U.S. ownership stake in the app.
The temporary shutdown disrupted millions of users and sparked discussions about U.S.-China relations and the future of the digital economy. Users were notified of Trump’s support through in-app alerts, marking a significant moment in the ongoing saga of TikTok’s presence in the U.S. market.
