UPDATE (1/19/25) - TikTok has resumed operations in the U.S. after a brief service interruption.
In a statement on X/Twitter, TikTok confirmed the restoration, attributing it to agreements reached with service providers. The statement expressed gratitude to President Trump for providing assurances that service providers would not face penalties for providing TikTok to its U.S. user base. The company highlighted the importance of this decision for both its users and the many small businesses that rely on the platform. TikTok emphasized its commitment to upholding the First Amendment and fighting against arbitrary censorship, and pledged to collaborate with President Trump on a long-term solution to ensure its continued presence in the United States.
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