TikTok is back online for U.S. users after a 14-hour shutdown. President Donald Trump announced plans to delay enforcement of a ban, allowing more time to resolve security concerns.
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After a temporary 14-hour restriction over the weekend, U.S. users can once more access TikTok. Following an announcement from President Donald Trump, the app—which was about to be banned because of national security issues—was reinstated Sunday afternoon.
The app temporarily closed due to legislation mandating TikTok to cut links with ByteDance, a parent business based in China, by Sunday or face a ban. On Monday, Trump promised to sign an executive order postponing law enforcement execution, giving TikTok and associates more time to close a deal to allay security issues.
In a Truth Social article, Trump said, "I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law's prohibitions take effect so that we can make a deal to protect our national security."
The president further stated that until the order is signed, Apple, Google, and Oracle, among other TikTok technological partners, would not be liable should they keep the app accessible.
TikTok's comeback offers brief solace for millions of American users and producers. Still, the app's future is unknown as talks to satisfy American security needs continue. With TikTok at the core of continuous political discussions, its accessibility may still suffer under the next government.
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