Trump says to issue order to get TikTok back up

Congress wrote this law to be virtually president-proof,

warned Adam Kovacevich, chief executive of industry trade group Chamber of Progress

Frankly, we have no choice, we have to save it,

At a pre-election rally Sunday evening at a Washington sports arena, Trump hammered home his enthusiasm for saving the app, telling the crowd ... while indicating that

We don't want to give our business to China, we don't want to give our business to other people,

Trump told his supporters

I'm asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark! I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law's prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a deal to protect our national security. The order will also confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order."

he wrote on Truth Social

There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s ties data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”

The Court said, in a unanimous judgment

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,

it added

Tom Cottonrepublican Senator

Now that the law has taken effect, there’s no legal basis for any kind of ‘extension,

Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Pete Ricketts said in a joint statement

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,

TikTok said following Trump's message on Truth Social

A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US. 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 tuned,

a message notified users of TikTok, which disappeared from Apple and Google app stores late on Saturday

I didn’t really think that they would cut off TikTok. Now I’m sad and I miss the friends I made there. Hoping it all comes back in just a few days,

wrote @RavenclawJedi

China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,

a spokesperson said

This is my new home now,

wrote a user in a RedNote post, tagged with the words "tiktokrefugee" and "sad".

The current situation where TikTok is allowed to operate in America, but X is not allowed to operate in China is unbalanced. Something needs to change,

Elon Musk said in a tweet on Sunday, adding

Americans deserve to see our exciting Inauguration on Monday, as well as other events and conversations,

Trump added

Therefore, my initial thought is a joint venture between the current owners and/or new owners whereby the U.S. gets a 50% ownership in a joint venture set up between the U.S. and whichever purchase we so choose,

he concluded

I would like the United States to have a 50% ownership position in a joint venture. By doing this, we save TikTok, keep it in good hands and allow it to say up,

he wrote on Truth Social

I'm asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark,

Trump wrote on his own social media platform Truth Social

It's not the platform that members of Congress were concerned about, ... It's the Chinese Communist Party."

said Johnson

We're working to restore our service in the US as soon as possible, and we appreciate your support. Please stay tuned,

the message added

We regret that a US law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19 and force us to make our services temporarily unavailable,

read a notification to US users who opened the app Saturday night