TikTok restored services Sunday to the U.S. after blocking it the evening before TikTok said its video platform was coming back online after President-elect Donald Trump provided the necessary assurances to the company’s service providers. TikTok stated this in a post on X:
“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.”
Just hours before TikTok blocked service to Americans, Trump posted to Truth Social calling for it to remain available. Trump indicated that he wanted it to be available to broadcast his inauguration on Monday. TikTok welcomed users back with the message “Welcome back! Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.! You can continue to create, share, and discover all the things you love on TikTok.”
The app is still unavailable for download from Apple’s and Google’s app stores. The law banning TikTok, which was scheduled to go into effect Sunday, allows the president to grant a 90-day extension before the ban is enforced, provided certain criteria are met. Trump has proposed a joint venture for TikTok, with the U.S. owning 50%, but even that idea faces a potential hurdle.
TikTok’s future in the U.S. still loops up in the air.