The popular video-sharing platform TikTok has resumed operations in the United States following an announcement by President-elect Donald Trump to restore its access upon assuming office on Monday.
In an interview with NBC, Trump revealed plans to extend TikTok’s window to finalize a deal that could prevent a nationwide ban. “We might give them 90 more days to work out a deal,” he stated, signaling a temporary reprieve for the Chinese-owned platform.
The app’s functionality began to decline late Saturday night, with TikTok disappearing from Apple and Google app stores ahead of a law requiring its shutdown, which took effect Sunday. However, by Sunday evening, some users reported partial access to the app and its website.
TikTok released a statement confirming efforts to restore service, stating: “In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service.”
The company expressed gratitude to Trump for offering clarity, ensuring that service providers would not face penalties for keeping TikTok accessible to its 170 million U.S. users and supporting over 7 million small businesses relying on the platform.
