TikTok Resumes U.S. Service After Trump Intervention

TikTok, the popular short-form video platform, has resumed services in the U.S. after a temporary shutdown due to a ban imposed by the Biden administration over national security concerns. The platform expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for his assurance to issue an executive order delaying the enforcement of the ban by 90 days, giving ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, time to negotiate a deal with U.S. authorities, which may include a potential 50% U.S. ownership of TikTok. This decision has brought relief to American users and small businesses that rely on TikTok for income, although the app remains unavailable on app stores. The Supreme Court had upheld legislation requiring TikTok's divestiture from Chinese ownership to address data privacy issues. Influencers and users have expressed gratitude for the app's return, highlighting its importance as a platform for free expression and community engagement.