TikTok begins restoring service for U.S. users after Trump comments

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

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 the necessary assurances 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.

Just hours before TikTok blocked service to Americans, Trump posted to Truth Social calling for it to remain available.Trump indicated that he wanted it to be available to broadcast his inauguration on Monday.

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

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