TikTok Returns Online Following U.S. Ban

UPDATE (1/19/25) - TikTok has resumed operations in the U.S. after a brief service interruption.

A statement on X/Twitter from TikTok confirmed the restoration, attributing it to agreements with service providers and thanking President Trump for providing assurances against penalties. The statement emphasized the importance of this decision for over 170 million American users and 7 million small businesses. TikTok further expressed its commitment to working with President Trump on a long-term solution to maintain its presence in the United States, highlighting the importance of free speech and opposing arbitrary censorship.

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