Trump to issue executive order to keep TikTok alive in the US

Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump's efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!"

In a message the app shared with users when they reopened the app TikTok said

There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s ties data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”

The Court said, in a unanimous judgment

This is a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship,

said Chew

Tom Cottonrepublican Senator

Now that the law has taken effect, there’s no legal basis for any kind of ‘extension,

Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Pete Ricketts said in a joint statement

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,

TikTok said following Trump's message on Truth Social

I didn’t really think that they would cut off TikTok. Now I’m sad and I miss the friends I made there. Hoping it all comes back in just a few days,

wrote @RavenclawJedi

China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,

a spokesperson said

This is my new home now,

wrote a user in a RedNote post, tagged with the words "tiktokrefugee" and "sad".

The current situation where TikTok is allowed to operate in America, but X is not allowed to operate in China is unbalanced. Something needs to change,

Elon Musk said in a tweet on Sunday, adding

When President Trump issued the Truth post and said save TikTok, the way we read that is that he’s going to try to force along a true divestiture, changing of hands, the ownership,

Johnson said

Chuck Schumersenate Minority Leader

It’s clear that more time is needed to find an American buyer for TikTok,

the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, said on 16 January

Americans deserve to see our exciting Inauguration on Monday, as well as other events and conversations,

Trump added

Congress wrote this law to be virtually president-proof,

warned Adam Kovacevich, chief executive of industry trade group Chamber of Progress

I love TikTok, it's like an escape... hopefully it comes back,

the world number three told reporters

I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!”

Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday morning

Therefore, my initial thought is a joint venture between the current owners and/or new owners whereby the U.S. gets a 50% ownership in a joint venture set up between the U.S. and whichever purchase we so choose,

he concluded

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,

Trump wrote in a Sunday Truth Social post

A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned,

a message notified users of TikTok, which disappeared from Apple and Google app stores late on Saturday

I would like the United States to have a 50% ownership position in a joint venture. By doing this, we save TikTok, keep it in good hands and allow it to say up,

he wrote on Truth Social

A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S.,

a pop-up message informed users who opened the TikTok app and tried to scroll through videos