Less than 24 hours after TikTok shut down in the United States, the company announced that it’s “restoring service.”
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In a statement posted on X, TikTok wrote, “In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties, providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans, and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive.
STATEMENT FROM TIKTOK:
— TikTok Policy (@TikTokPolicy) January 19, 2025
In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170…
“It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship,” it continues. “We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.”
TikTok users were able to access their accounts as of 1 p.m. EST on Jan. 19.
This is a developing story.
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