TikTok has started working once again for 170 million users in the US after Donald Trump promised to provide the app time to comply with a federal law banning it.
“I am asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark! 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. The order will also confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order,” Trump had written in a post on Truth Social.
“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,” the incoming President added.
TikTok responds to Donald Trump’s announcement:
Soon after the post by Trump, TikTok issued a statement announcing that it was 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,” the short video platform added.
