TikTok Shuts Down in the U.S.
A late-night blackout leaves users wondering if their favorite app is gone for good.
- TikTok shut down in the U.S. just hours before a nationwide ban took effect, impacting 170 million users
- The Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations or cease services
- President-elect Trump may delay the ban by 90 days, raising hopes for TikTok’s return
TikTok abruptly went offline in the U.S. late Saturday night, just hours before a sweeping ban was set to take effect.
The blackout affects 170 million American users, leaving them with a message stating, “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.”
The ban, upheld by the Supreme Court with unanimous bipartisan backing, demands that TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, sell its U.S. operations or cease operations in the country. The company, however, hinted that the shutdown might be temporary, with hopes of returning under the incoming Trump administration.
President-elect Donald Trump suggested he could delay the ban by 90 days after taking office, citing plans for a potential resolution. The move comes after intense scrutiny over TikTok’s ties to China and data privacy concerns.
While many influencers and businesses reliant on TikTok brace for uncertainty, analysts predict the app may return soon, albeit under stricter regulations or new ownership.
