TikTok will be available to some U.S. users on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order on Monday delaying a federal ban on the app.
In a statement about Xthe company wrote that it would restore access to U.S. users.
“TikTok is restoring service under agreements with our service providers,” TikTok wrote. “We thank President Trump for providing our service providers with the necessary clarity and assurance to ensure they are providing the necessary services to more than 170 million Americans.” Offer TikTok and let more than 7 million small businesses thrive without facing any penalties.”
The company added that the decision was a “firm stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship.” “We will work with President Trump on long-term solutions to keep TikTok in the United States.”
This comes after Trump wrote on his social media app truth society He will “issue an executive order on Monday” extending the time before the ban is implemented.
“I ask businesses not to let TikTok continue to be dark!” Trump wrote Sunday morning.
Although TikTok was closed to U.S. users late Saturday night and removed from the Apple and Google app stores, some people were still able to log into the platform through their desktop on Sunday.
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