UPDATE (1/19/25) - After a brief period of being unavailable, TikTok has resumed operations in the U.S.
"In collaboration with our service providers, TikTok is currently restoring its services," TikTok announced via a statement on X/Twitter. "We extend our gratitude to President Trump for the clarity and assurance given to our service providers, ensuring they face no repercussions for continuing to support TikTok, serving over 170 million Americans and enabling more than 7 million small businesses to flourish.
"This decision underscores a commitment to the First Amendment and opposes arbitrary censorship. We look forward to collaborating with President Trump on a sustainable solution to maintain TikTok's presence in the United States."
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