What is happening at TikTok and in Washington? The app has widely been exposed as a National Security danger because of TikTok link to the Chinese government. The popular video-sharing app with 170 million U.S. users, briefly went dark on Saturday due to a ban upheld by the Supreme Court. However, President-elect Donald Trump announced he would delay the ban upon taking office, ensuring the app’s return. In a rally on Sunday, Trump declared,
“We have no choice. We have to save it,”
adding that the U.S. will pursue a joint venture to safeguard national security while keeping TikTok operational. Hours later, TikTok began restoring services, with a message thanking Trump for his efforts. TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, expressed gratitude, saying,
“On behalf of everyone at TikTok and all our users across the country, I want to thank President Trump for his commitment to work with us to find a solution that keeps TikTok available in the United States…We are grateful and pleased to have the support of a president who truly understands our platform.”
The app’s disappearance had left millions of users and businesses scrambling, with web searches for VPNs spiking as users sought workarounds. This development highlights the evolving intersection of technology, social media, business, international intrigue and politics. Trump, once an advocate for banning TikTok, now positions himself as i
