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TikTok went dark for users across the U.S. late Saturday as it notified users of a ban that went into effect just days before President-elect Trump's inauguration.
Users who tried to use the app on Saturday night received a message saying, “Sorry, TikTok is currently unavailable. A law has been enacted to ban TikTok in the United States. Unfortunately, for now, you cannot use TikTok.'' I received a message saying “It's not possible.”
The app sent a message of encouragement to President Trump, saying, “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated his intention to work with us on a solution to bring back TikTok once he takes office. We hope you look forward to it!” Sent.
Hours earlier, the app informed users that the law banning TikTok would take effect on Sunday.
Leaders noted that the ban would “force” the company to make its services “temporarily unavailable.”
TikTok informed users on Saturday that TikTok is no longer available due to a ban enacted in the United States, although President-elect Trump said he was working on a solution. (TikTok / Fox News)
Screenshot of Saturday's TikTok app update. (Fox News Digital/Fox News)
“We are working to restore service in the U.S. as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support,” the statement said. stay tuned.
The social media platform said it would go “black” on Sunday without a “definitive” statement from the Biden administration.
“The statement issued today by President Biden and the Department of Justice fails to provide the clarity and assurances needed by essential service providers to make TikTok available to more than 170 million Americans.” said in a posted statement. X.
The TikTok app logo will appear on your iPhone. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis/AP Newsroom)
The White House said this week that Biden had no intention of enforcing the ban, leaving it up to President Trump, who takes office on Monday.
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President Trump said he would need to “consider” the ban before making a decision, and said he would “likely” extend TikTok's Jan. 19 deadline by 90 days after taking office.
President Trump said he would “probably” extend his use of TikTok for 90 days. (Jaap Arrians/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said in a video Friday that President Trump's “commitment is to work with us to find a solution to keep TikTok available in the United States. “This is a strong stance against the First Amendment and arbitrary censorship.”
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Trump said during his presidential campaign that he would “never ban” TikTok after joining it, but led calls for a ban during his first term in office.
Fox News Digital’s Brie Stimson contributed to this report.
