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(146,354 posts) Sun Jan 19, 2025, 12:52 PM Jan 19

TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users after Trump comments [View all]

Source: NBC News

Jan. 19, 2025, 12:29 PM EST

TikTok said Sunday that it would be restoring service to U.S. users after blocking it the evening before.

In a statement, TikTok said its video platform was coming back online after President-elect Donald Trump provided assurances necessary to the company’s service providers.

"In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service," TikTok said 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."

"It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States," the company added.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/tiktok-says-restoring-service-us-users-rcna188320

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TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users after Trump comments [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 19 OP

Trump genuflecting kabuki theatre. C_U_L8R Jan 19 #1

Since when does executive branch have authority to overturn Supreme Court???? Kashkakat v.2.0 Jan 19 #2

I thought the same thing endgenocide Jan 19 #4

Biden punted it to Trump by saying he wouldn't enforce the penalties. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 19 #6

It isn't ByteDance, which is mostly owned by Americans defying law. Said law has a 90 day extension PortTack Jan 19 #8

The ban is against providing the app in the app stores.... reACTIONary Jan 19 #11

As of now, it's not available for download in Google Play. LeftInTX Jan 19 #13

The executive branch has discression as to ... reACTIONary Jan 19 #7

Dump is asserting executive discretion by executive order in enforcing the law. MAGA Mike Johnson has other ideas. Eugene Jan 19 #12

Yes, I think a party can also sue if it remains available. (If they have standing) LeftInTX Jan 19 #14

Just another set-up Nigrum Cattus Jan 19 #3

TT isn't a national security threat, and even if it was... reACTIONary Jan 19 #9

Sometimes people ask: How dumb does Trump think Americans are? Prairie Gates Jan 19 #5

Confirmed! Logged into my Free Speach test download of TT... reACTIONary Jan 19 #10