TikTok has restored its services in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to delay the enforcement of a federal ban through an executive order upon taking office.
The platform had previously shut down operations in the U.S. due to national security concerns surrounding its Chinese ownership. However, TikTok announced the resumption of its services via its official X account, expressing 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 stated.
TikTok emphasized its commitment to working with Trump on a long-term solution to maintain its presence in the U.S., calling the move a victory for the First Amendment and a stance against arbitrary censorship.
Despite the platform’s operational comeback, findings indicate that TikTok remains unavailable for download on both Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store. The situation continues to draw attention as users await full accessibility.