UPDATE (1/19/25): TikTok is back online in the U.S. after a brief service interruption. A statement released on X/Twitter attributed the restoration to agreements with service providers and thanked President Trump for assurances against penalties. TikTok emphasized the importance of this decision for both its users and the businesses that rely on the platform, highlighting its support for free speech and opposing censorship. The company pledged to collaborate with President Trump on a long-term solution to ensure TikTok's continued presence in the United States.
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