TikTok Ceases Operations in the US Following Supreme Court Ban
TikTok has officially ceased operations in the United States, making the short-video platform inaccessible to users. Following months of legal battles, the US Supreme Court approved a law banning TikTok on January 17, citing national security concerns. According to reports from Apple Hub, the TikTok app has been removed from the US App Store.
TikTok Users in the US Receive Ban Notification
Media reports reveal that TikTok users in the US are greeted with a message upon opening the app:
“The law banning TikTok in the US has been enforced. Unfortunately, this means you cannot use TikTok at this time. We are hopeful that former President Trump will work with us to find a resolution once he assumes office.”
Trump Indicates Possible Temporary Relief for TikTok
In an interview with NBC News, Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of granting TikTok temporary relief. He clarified that while no decision has been made, he is considering extending the platform’s grace period by 90 days. Trump stated that if a resolution is reached, an official announcement could be made as early as Monday.
Trump’s Inauguration as 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, is set to take the oath of office on January 20. He has already arrived in Washington, D.C., for the inauguration ceremony, where he will officially become the 47th President.
TikTok Ban in India Since 2020
India banned TikTok on June 29, 2020, citing national and digital security risks. The platform has remained inaccessible in the country ever since, as part of a larger ban on several Chinese apps.
