UPDATE (1/19/25) - After a brief period of being unavailable, TikTok has resumed its services in the U.S.
In a statement posted on X/Twitter, TikTok announced, "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 for providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive.
"This decision underscores a strong commitment to the First Amendment and opposes arbitrary censorship. We will collaborate with President Trump on a long-term solution to ensure TikTok remains accessible in the United States."
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