TikTok Restored After 14-Hour Ban Amid Trump's Intervention
TikTok resumed operations in the United States after a brief 14-hour shutdown, coinciding with the day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The restoration followed Trump’s assurance that business partners would not face penalties for keeping the app active, despite a congressional law requiring divestiture upheld by the Supreme Court. While TikTok is accessible, it remains unavailable for download on major app stores. Trump announced plans to sign an executive order delaying the ban for 75 days and demanded a 50% US ownership stake, a claim contested by TikTok, which cites significant existing ownership by global institutional investors and US employees. The incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and legal uncertainties surrounding the app’s future. Legal experts note that long-term survival may require complex legislative changes. Alongside TikTok, other ByteDance-owned apps like Lemon8 and CapCut were also temporarily prohibited. This event underscores the intersection of national security concerns, political maneuvering, and corporate interests in the tech sector.
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TikTok Restored After 14-Hour Ban Amid Trump's Intervention
TikTok resumed operations in the United States after a brief 14-hour shutdown, coinciding with the day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The restoration followed Trump’s assurance that business partners would not face penalties for keeping the app active, despite a congressional law requiring divestiture upheld by the Supreme Court. While TikTok is accessible, it remains unavailable for download on major app stores. Trump announced plans to sign an executive order delaying the ban for 75 days and demanded a 50% US ownership stake, a claim contested by TikTok, which cites significant existing ownership by global institutional investors and US employees. The incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and legal uncertainties surrounding the app’s future. Legal experts note that long-term survival may require complex legislative changes. Alongside TikTok, other ByteDance-owned apps like Lemon8 and CapCut were also temporarily prohibited. This event underscores the intersection of national security concerns, political maneuvering, and corporate interests in the tech sector.
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