Announcement of TikTok’s return to the US (Screenshot).
After a 12-hour suspension in the US market, TikTok officially resumed operations on January 20. This followed President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to delay the ban order to protect national security interests and user rights.
Key Developments Regarding the TikTok Ban in the US
On January 19, TikTok users in the US received an unexpected notification stating “Sorry, TikTok is currently unavailable.” The reason was a law passed by the US Congress requiring parent company ByteDance to either sell the platform or face a complete ban. The Supreme Court of the United States also rejected a request to suspend this law, affirming legitimate national security concerns.
However, just hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced a 90-day extension for enforcing the ban, TikTok quickly resumed operations in the US. The app thanked its users for their patience and highlighted the role of President-elect Trump in making this decision.
“Thank you for your patience and support. Thanks to President-elect Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the US!”
Reasons for TikTok’s Recovery
President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to delay the ban not only addressed national security issues but also provided time for American companies to negotiate a potential acquisition of TikTok. Several major investors, including billionaire Frank McCourt, were reportedly ready to pay up to $20 billion to take control of the platform.
Additionally, the AI startup Perplexity AI submitted a merger proposal for TikTok in the US, potentially increasing the social media platform’s value to at least $50 billion. Despite this, ByteDance remains firm in its refusal to sell its “crown jewel.”
Impact on TikTok Users in the US
With over 170 million users, TikTok is one of the largest social media platforms in the US, particularly popular among the youth. The application’s ban caused significant disappointment, especially for content creators who rely on TikTok for income.
Beyond economic factors, TikTok plays a crucial role in connecting communities and providing engaging short-form content. For general users, the absence of TikTok meant losing a familiar entertainment tool.
Conclusion
The return of TikTok to the US after a 12-hour ban underscores the platform’s importance in modern digital life. President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to delay the ban not only protected millions of users’ rights but also opened opportunities for future negotiations.
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TikTok was officially banned in the US from January 19 (Photo: France 24).
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