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TikTok Confirms Service Restoration In US, Credits Trump For Assurance

TikTok has announced that it is in the process of restoring its services in the United States after receiving assurances from former US President Donald Trump. The app had gone offline on Saturday night to comply with a ban order under President Joe Biden’s administration.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, TikTok expressed gratitude to Trump for his intervention.
“In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive,” the company said.

TikTok also emphasized the significance of free expression.
“It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States,” it added.

Trump’s Executive Order and Proposal

Trump confirmed on Truth Social that he plans to issue an executive order on Monday, delaying the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 90 days.
“I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark! I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect so that we can make a deal to protect our national security,” he said.

Trump outlined a potential joint venture that would involve a 50% US ownership stake in TikTok.
“I would like the United States to have a 50 per cent ownership position in a joint venture. By doing this, we save TikTok, keep it in good hands, and allow it to stay up,” he explained.

TikTok Ban and User Access Issues

The app went offline in the US on Saturday night, just hours before the ban was set to take effect. Users attempting to access TikTok were greeted with the message:
“Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now. A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now.”

The ban stems from a Supreme Court ruling on Friday that upheld a bipartisan law signed by President Biden in April. The law prohibits US companies from hosting or serving content for TikTok unless it is sold to a US-based or allied company.

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