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TikTok Is Back Online in the U.S. After Being Officially Banned on January 18

by Zoe Mar 21,2025

UPDATE (1/19/25) - TikTok service has been restored in the U.S. following a brief shutdown. A statement on X/Twitter from TikTok reads: "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 providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive. It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship. We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.”

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