President-Elect Donald Trump Vows to Delay TikTok Ban, Promises National Security Solution [Video]

Offering hope to the nearly 170 million TikTok users in the United States after the popular app went dark, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will sign an executive order on Monday to extend the time frame before the law’s prohibitions take effect, allowing for negotiations that would secure national security interests.

In a message sent to its users on Saturday night, TikTok stated, “We regret that a U.S. law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19 and force us to make our services temporarily unavailable. We’re working to restore our service in the U.S. as soon as possible, and we appreciate your support.”

Hours after the shutdown, the app shared an update: “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!”

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