TikTok’s Abrupt Shutdown of Trump Praise and US Subscribers Sparks Controversy

TikTok Goes Dark in the US: What’s Behind the sudden Silence?
In a shocking turn of events, TikTok has effectively disappeared from the App Store and Google Play Store in the US, leaving users perplexed and anxious. When attempting to open the app, a message appears stating the service will be "temporarily unavailable" in the US, promising to restore it as soon as possible. Another message, titled "Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now," reveals that a law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US. This sudden move is a result of US lawmakers’ concerns over data privacy and the potential for Chinese propaganda to brainwash American children.
What’s Behind the Ban?
The ban is the result of a law signed by former President Joe Biden in April, which gave TikTok until January 19th to find a US-based buyer. The new ban sets a deadline for the company to divest its US operations and transfer control to a new owner. US lawmakers are concerned that ByteDance, a Chinese company, is collecting personal data, including that of children and teenagers. This has led to a growing fear that Chinese propaganda is influencing American youth.
Is Trump on Board?
Interestingly, President-elect Trump has announced that he will work to find a solution to reinstate TikTok, giving it a 90-day extension. He has expressed his willingness to give the app more time to find a US-based buyer, emphasizing that he will work with the company to resolve the issue. While this may seem contradictory to his previous criticism of the app, his intention remains the same: to ensure that TikTok is no longer controlled by a Chinese company.
What’s Next?
As the clock ticks away, TikTok users in the US are left wondering what’s to come. Will the app regain its presence, or will it be replaced by a new, US-based entity? Only time will tell.
[Image: TikTok sends out messages before going dark. | Image credit-PhoneArena]
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