TikTok Banned in the U.S.: App Removed from App Stores
TikTok has been banned in the U.S. following a federal law, leading to its removal from app stores.
TikTok is no longer available in the United States. Following the passage of a federal law, the popular short-video platform has been removed from multiple app stores, including Apple's App Store, affecting an estimated 170 million users. This development comes after months of back-and-forth debates about the app's ties to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok's Response and Potential Reinstatement TikTok has acknowledged the ban, stating that the app is currently unavailable due to the new law. However, the company has expressed hope for a resolution, noting that President Trump has indicated a willingness to work with TikTok to reinstate its services once he takes office. A message displayed to users states: “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now. 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 tu…