TikTok became available to some US users on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order on Monday to postpone a federal ban on the app.
In a statement to XThe company wrote that it would restore access to its American users.
“In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service,” TikTok wrote. “We thank President Trump for providing needed clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties for providing TikTok to more than 170 million Americans and allowing more than 7 million small businesses to thrive.”
The company added that the decision represents “a strong position in favor of the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship.” “We will work with President Trump to find a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.”
This came after Trump wrote on his social media app Social truth He said he would “issue an executive order on Monday” to extend the time period before the ban begins.
“I ask companies not to let TikTok stay dark!” Trump books On Sunday morning.
Although TikTok was shut down for US users late Saturday night, and also removed from the Apple and Google app stores, some were able to log into the platform on Sunday through their desktop computers.
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