TikTok Responds to Service Restoration Amid Discussions with President Trump

In a statement released by TikTok, the company announced that it is in the process of restoring service in collaboration with its service providers. The development follows clarity and assurances provided by President Trump, ensuring that these providers will not face penalties for continuing to offer TikTok’s services in the United States.

TikTok expressed gratitude to President Trump for his intervention, emphasizing its importance for the app’s 170 million American users and the 7 million small businesses that rely on the platform for growth and outreach. The statement highlighted the critical role of TikTok in supporting free expression and opposing arbitrary censorship, framing the development as a “strong stand for the First Amendment.”

The company reaffirmed its commitment to working with President Trump to find a sustainable, long-term solution that ensures TikTok’s continued presence and operation in the U.S. TikTok’s stance underlines its dedication to fostering innovation, business opportunities, and freedom of expression on the platform.