TikTok Ban Lifted After Trump's Intervention

TikTok's ban in the United States lasted only a day as the app began restoring service following assurances from President-elect Donald Trump of a forthcoming executive order to pause the ban. Initially enacted due to national security concerns over TikTok's Chinese ownership, the ban required ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations. Trump promised to extend the deadline to find a U.S. buyer, allowing TikTok to continue operating. Attempts to circumvent the ban using VPNs proved largely ineffective, as TikTok blocked U.S.-registered accounts. The temporary resolution was framed by TikTok as a defense of the First Amendment, while Trump positioned himself as a potential savior of the app. The situation remains fluid, with TikTok and the incoming administration working toward a long-term solution.