TikTok restoring U.S. service after Trump provided ‘assurance’
TikTok was available to some U.S. users on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said that he would sign an executive order to delay a federal ban.
TikTok was available to some U.S. users on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said that he would sign an executive order on Monday following his inauguration to delay a federal ban of the app.
In a statement on X, the company wrote that it would bring back access to its American users.
"In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service," TikTok wrote. "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 decision is "a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship," the company added. "We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States."