On Sunday (19th January), the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok officially shut down its access to users in the United States.
TikTok users in the North American country were greeted with the message – “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now. A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now.”
The Chinese app has however reposed its Faith in US President-elect Donald Trump. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!” the message by TikTok read.
BREAKING: TikTok has shut down in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/71p82PhjpJ
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In 2024, the US Congress passed a bill mandating TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its assets in the country or face a ban.
With no relief in sight from the US Supreme Court, the Chinese app stopped its operations in the country. Americans, who are hooked to the app, are now desperately looking for alternatives.
TikTok had come under the scanner for foreign influence, not removing prohibited content and ties to the CCP.
