TikTok has announced the restoration of its services in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump indicated that he would reinstate access to the app once he takes office. The decision comes after U.S. users reported issues due to a national security-related shutdown.

 

On Sunday, TikTok confirmed it was in the process of bringing its platform back online, thanking Trump for providing "necessary clarity and assurance" to its service providers. The app had temporarily suspended operations following the enactment of legislation mandating TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban.

 

Trump stated that he plans to sign an executive order on Monday to extend the prohibition period, allowing time for negotiations on a deal that would ensure national security while keeping TikTok operational. He expressed his intent to use the platform for broadcasting his inauguration.

 

Despite the ban initially set to take effect, TikTok's swift response indicates a potential path forward as it seeks a long-term solution to remain in the U.S. market.