After a brief shutdown in the United States, TikTok has made a swift return to many users, thanks to a move by President-elect Donald Trump. Users were greeted with a notification upon reopening the app, expressing gratitude for their patience and support. The message credited President Trump's efforts for TikTok's reinstatement in the U.S.
The sudden disappearance of TikTok late Saturday night left American users puzzled, as attempts to access the app resulted in an offline message instructing them to 'stay tuned.' The app's unavailability extended to major app stores, including Apple and Google Play, as well as other platforms under ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company.
President Trump swiftly announced his intention to issue an executive order post-inauguration to delay the enforcement of the divest-or-ban law, which led to the prompt restoration of TikTok's services for U.S. users. The return of access to the app and webpage occurred within hours of the announcement.
It is anticipated that TikTok CEO Shou Chew will have a notable presence at the upcoming presidential inauguration. The developments surrounding TikTok's temporary shutdown and subsequent revival have sparked interest and speculation among users and industry observers alike.
